mammograms? did i spell that right??

well, off to have the girls abused in a non sexual manner... can't tell you how much i've been looking forward to this...

[WonderWendy3]

I'm feelin' your pain, I'm well over due for one and have been putting off, I'm behind ya, probably a few more months 'till some people really start yellin' at me...

I'm not jealous of you this ONE time!!

[along-for-the-ride]

Do you have a buddy to call to remind you every month to do a self check? This is a program we have in this area, called "Buddy Check". Ladies call a buddy on the 3rd of every month to remind them to do a self-examination. Just a way to help prevent breast cancer or to catch it in the early stages.

[WonderWendy3]

Originally Posted by along-for-the-ride

Do you have a buddy to call to remind you every month to do a self check? This is a program we have in this area, called "Buddy Check". Ladies call a buddy on the 3rd of every month to remind them to do a self-examination. Just a way to help prevent breast cancer or to catch it in the early stages.

Never heard of that before, what a great idea!

[chonsigirl]

Good luck, Floppie. It is time for me to make that appointment too..............

[K.Snyder]

Dr. Ann's 10-Steps to Prevent Breast Cancer

wow...to think i've been putting that off for the last 10 years..

It's not really so bad, ya know? I think the mental image is worse then the reality. Then again it may be because i don't have as much to squish as your average girl.

What got me was how nervous the ladies in the waiting room were...and how shocked they were that i've let it go this long. I think that if I suspected bad news in this area of my health, I might be nervous. But I can't see getting my shorts in a knot over just have the thing run.

[WonderWendy3]

My Mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the young age of 50, so I started my exams early at the age of around 35 or so. I have been due for my 3rd now for about 3 years. I really get fussed at and I know I should!!

[Patsy Warnick]

Flop
Many women are called back in for additional views - so they could be nervous.

I have my mammo on a regular schedule, my birthday - had a lump removed a few years ago.
So I wear a bathing suit to my exam - its a great idea actually - no dressing room needed - no gown needed - just drop your straps. No fuss - in & out..

I think a mammo has alot to do with them going south.!!

Wendy - you've never heard of buddy check day - its been out for years and I think its a great idea. If women had all their exams around their birthday - we wouldn't forget and it would be on a regular schedule. Its important.

When was the last time everyone had their exam?
When was the last time you checked / tested yourself - its important.

Patsy

[nvalleyvee]

My mammogram found cancer. I beat the cancer. I was bald and very sick for 7 months. So if anyone wants someone to strong with..............it is ME!!!!!