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caty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 07:33 AM
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I need hugs please---going for a mammogram this morning--OUCH!!
But, it is one of those things women have to do every year. I complain, but I know the discomfort is worth it.


"Mammograms are key to the early detection and best outcome for women with breast cancer."

http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/mammograms
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ThomCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 07:38 AM
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1. Good. Go!
I've known too many people with breast cancer. Mamograms are important. :hug:
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Beausoir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 08:30 AM
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2. Mine have never been painful. No pain at all. Not even a little.
Good luck. You are doing a good thing.
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caty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 08:49 AM
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3. Mine have always hurt.
With 20 pounds of pressure, they really squish 'em. And I hurt for several days after. It feels like some muscles have been pulled for a few days. But, I wouldn't forgo having it done. I know how important it is.
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 09:03 AM
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4. yep, a little discomfort now might save a lot of discomfort later
:hi:
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caty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 09:08 AM
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7. So true!!
:thumbsup:
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ChickMagic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 09:05 AM
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5. Just be sure to take your ham key
to roll those suckers back up when they're done!
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 09:07 AM
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6. Hugs. Just keep thinking how stoked you'll be when its over
Edited on Thu Jun-22-06 09:29 AM by BlueIris
for another year.
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caty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 09:09 AM
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8. I will definitely give
out a sigh of relief when I walk out.
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Ohio Joe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 09:11 AM
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9. This might be a good place to repost this site
http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/CTDSites

Click to help fund free mammograms! (as well as some other very worthy causes) Go there daily to help out.

Also, Good Luck caty
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joneschick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 09:13 AM
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10. plan a treat for yourself
I go tomorrow and I think it's worth a pedicure.:hi:
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caty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 09:20 AM
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11. I was thinking hot fudge sundae...
:evilgrin:
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blue neen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 09:27 AM
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12. Hold your breath
and think about what a good thing you are doing for yourself.

You are correct when you say the discomfort is worth it. It'll be over quick!
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caty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 09:27 AM
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13. I'm leaving for my appointment now.
Thanks for all the support.
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Patiod Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 10:14 AM
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14. My mom treats herself to lunch afterwards
she's incredibly cheap, and rarely goes out to lunch, but saves that for an after-exam treat

I always go after work, and treat myself to a drink!
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dpbrown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 10:17 AM
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15. I'm just glad they don't have a "testogram"


Ouch!
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 10:24 AM
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16. ....
:hug:

Good luck! :hug:
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 10:28 AM
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17. My dear caty.....
I know you're having it right now....

And you're correct...it is sooo important.....

I am sorry that your exams really hurt......

Perhaps as you get older, you will have less pain.......

I know that has been true for me, anyhow...

:hug: :pals:
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Lars39 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 10:32 AM
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18. Take some Ibuprofen *before* you have the mammogram.
It helps. :hug:
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Dangerously Amused Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 10:34 AM
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19. It sucks that they hurt for you.



I know it is more uncomfortable for some women than others, but I don't think the discomfort is supposed to last for several days. Do you make sure to schedule the mammograms always right after your period? If so, have you told your doctor about this effect?

Can you take some pre-emptive aspirin or something?



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kiraboo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 10:49 AM
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20. For me the discomfort is emotional only.
What is dignified about having one's breast flattened like a pancake between metal and plastic? I ask you, who thinks this stuff up?

On the other hand, read a description of Fanny Burney's mastectomy in the 18th century'
http://philobiblion.blogspot.com/2006/02/early-modern-breast-cancer-be-thankful.html

and be glad these tests are available & covered by insurance! (hint: no anaesthetic)
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 10:54 AM
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21. oh dear
:pals:

and thanks for the reminder! i should have had one six months ago... need to call and get my doc to re-send those orders
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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-22-06 10:54 AM
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22. Hugs,
and a good job pat, to you!
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