I had absolutely no intention of blogging about getting a mammogram today. It's painful and private. But I can't help it. There I was -- trapped in a huge vice grip -- and the tech said to me, "Don't move."
I love that picture! I was supposed to get a "m-gram" 4 years ago, and I chickened out. Then my OB told me to get one 6 mo. ago. I still haven't. I'm scared! (Since my mom had breast cancer, they want to be safe...) Ignorance is bliss????
Ellen I am so proud of you for having your Mammo! I have to have them early now since I have such a large family history of cancer and they are not fun but so important!!
I am sorry that it was painful, but I am glad that you are so on top of your health!! (I take calcium, which should count for something.) See you next week!!
They always tell me, "Don't breathe" and I want to laugh out loud... but I can't breathe.
Get one! Some dates are worse than a mammo! Childbirth is too.
My mother-in-law's breast cancer was found before it was even a lump because of a mammogram. My grandmother died from breast cancer in the early 80s. Her daughter, my aunt has been a survivor for 9 years.
Good for you, Ellen. I thought this post was great. I sent it to me sisters. I miss my mom every day and think if she only saw a doctor regularly and had the mammo early on, she just might be here today. I'll go in for my first mammo soon....not fun, but well worth it.
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LOL!!!
You are too funny. That is one thing I am not looking forward to.
I love that picture! I was supposed to get a "m-gram" 4 years ago, and I chickened out. Then my OB told me to get one 6 mo. ago. I still haven't. I'm scared! (Since my mom had breast cancer, they want to be safe...) Ignorance is bliss????
Ellen I am so proud of you for having your Mammo! I have to have them early now since I have such a large family history of cancer and they are not fun but so important!!
ROFL! that is hilarious. sorry to laugh about your pain, but great job on getting it done. i agree with jodi, so important!
I am sorry that it was painful, but I am glad that you are so on top of your health!!
(I take calcium, which should count for something.)
See you next week!!
They always tell me, "Don't breathe" and I want to laugh out loud... but I can't breathe.
Get one! Some dates are worse than a mammo! Childbirth is too.
My mother-in-law's breast cancer was found before it was even a lump because of a mammogram. My grandmother died from breast cancer in the early 80s. Her daughter, my aunt has been a survivor for 9 years.
Good for you, Ellen. I thought this post was great. I sent it to me sisters. I miss my mom every day and think if she only saw a doctor regularly and had the mammo early on, she just might be here today. I'll go in for my first mammo soon....not fun, but well worth it.
tears streaming down my face. thank you for sharing.
BIG SMILE.
You need to post this link to my comments. LOVE.IT.
(thanks)
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