Girls...I'm chicken

Morning Everyone!!

Well I'm off to the diagnostic center! I wanted to say thanks to everyone for posting both funny and positive thoughts on the matter—I am not feeling chicken this morning! Nope, nope, nope!

Even though we "poked a little fun" at the process, I do take it seriously. Hissy, thank you for sharing that about your friend. You made a great point that sticks in my mind..."boy she paid the price" —whew!, I don't want to go there....I bet that was a long road for her, I hope she's doing better.

SO, with all that said.........

How long does it take to get the results back?

LOL!!!

Ok..Ok...I've got one foot out the door so,
I must "CLICK" the "SUBMIT REPLY"

[[[[[[[[[[HUGS to everyone]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]

Thanks again!!!
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Kim

Good luck Kim. I think Mammograms full under the category "necessary evil". It is something no one wants, but every woman should get. Please don't forget to do self breast exams. You better then anyone knows if something is wrong/different!

what age is recommended to start getting mammograms?

You need a baseline, between 30-35, for later comparison. After age 40, every 2-3 years and after 50, every year. If you've had a close relative (mother, sister, aunt) who's had breast cancer, its every year, after 35.

Also, there's a test, now, for the BRCA gene. If there has been a lot of breast cancer, in the family, its a heads-up if you carry the gene.

I had my first one, at 32 and the next one, at 40. The following year, I found a lump and went for another one. Fortunately, it was a fatty cyst and some calcifications.

As for the mammograms: I've been hurt worse and lived.

Kim - my thoughts are with you - how did it go?

I survived!

I'm back to report that it was really no big deal. My appointment was at 9am and I was walking out the door by 9:30am. My technician was very sweet, too. She made me feel very comfortable for my first time. She made sure that the room and the X-ray machine were warmed up, so I didn't experience one cold second.

As far as the pressure applied...well, I expected pain but instead, I would have to say it was just uncomfortable... I was expecting the car tire backing over sort a' feeling...lol!

They managed to twist me in all of the necessary positions to capture the images. (I was thinking to myself, "How could they miss—my breasts are definitely on the large size")

I guess I am in the club now!! I'm here to offer my positive support !

Hey Kiwideus, about recommended age....I thought that women were supposed to start at 35.
(I just turned 36 last week, so I guess I am a year late)

katl8e: Wow...you had yours done early. Did your Doctor recommend it that early? Just curious because my Dr. waited so late.

Big Kat - I promise! promise! promise!! When it's time for you to go have yours done, you have nothing to be afraid of. I am such a BIG BABY about PAIN and this was no big deal, I swear!! No PAIN...just fear of the unknown at first...but truly, not a big deal!!

Thanks Again Everyone!!!!
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Kim

YAY KIM!!! I'm so happy that you got that done. Now isn't it too bad that Rosie O'Donnel doesn't have her show and therefore isn't giving away any more "I got my boobies squished" T-Shirts?

LOL! She gave those out, REALLY? Now there's a shirt to where to the grocery store!

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Kim

YES! Her mom died of breast cancer, so she really pushed her program that encouraged women to have mammograms. And if you had one, you could get a free T-Shirt. I think the message changed every year, but that was the one that stuck in my head, wonder why?

When I prepping, for my hysterectomy, the doc suggested doing the whole female checkup. It seemed like a good idea, at the time and it DID give them a good comparison, for the later ones. I've had cystic breasts, since I was 23 and its a good idea, to keep tabs on them.

As soon as my VA medical insurance comes through, I'm getting checked, again. Its been 3 1/2 years.

The worst part of a mammogram, for me, is getting the lymph nodes, under my left arm. That shoulder is arthritic and getting into that position is painful.

Kim, I'm glad to hear you went and it wasn't as traumatic as you (or I) might have expected!! Now let's hope for good results too.

If you are suppossed to start at 35, then I still have a ways to go before I'll need one. I am not large chested by any means, and that is why I'm scared now, but I would never not go do such an important test just because of that. I mean I hate going to the GYN, but I do. Just an interesting tread because I really never thought about what the mammogram actually involved, and then reading the comments and being less endowed just had me cringing in fear!

But always better to be safe than sorry.

Kim....glad to hear it went well. I don't think I have the fear of pain....just cringed at the thought of the cold. But now, well....since you say they are heating up their machines!!!! WooooHooo! We have it made!

How do your boobies fell today?
Like: pancakes, tortillas, a slice of bread, roadkill.....

LOL! Lhezzza - Really and truly I don't feel anything. The whole squishy concept is hilarious, though. Now there's a visual I can't post. LOL!!

Ghyslaine - you know wht's funny is...it has been so hot here in Florida the past few days...and THIS morning it was cold. So I was expecting to freeze in there. Thank God for heating pads!

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Kim

I'm getting to this late, but glad everything went well!!

Ditto above and Hissy, that was too funny!! I literally laughed out loud, thank you!

And Bill is dreading the prostate exam, when he gets a physical. At least, he doesn't get his manhood squished!

Ha Ha they should! Then we would be able to compare experiences with our male counterparts. ha ha, although I think they would be more afraid of the procedure than us, what do you think Ken?

If they got it squished it may never work again, which could be a very bad thing!

Owie!

ROTFL!
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Kim