mammograms

[KnottedYet]

okay, now I feel a little silly for worrying so much. my only experience with mammograms has been my sister and SIL -- both who ended up with cancer. I've never really talked to anyone else about it. hopefully you're all correct and it's just a call-back to get a clear baseline.

thank you all so much for your advice and kind words.

Lorri

Don't feel silly! It is scary stuff, especially when it's new and you are already worried!

[indysteel]

Velogirl, another big, big hug from me. Like some of the other women who've responded, I started getting annual mammograms when I was 30 because of my family history (my mom was diagnosed when she was 34). Ironically, my OB/GYN felt something "funny" when I was 34, and I essentially freaked out. Thankfully, an ultrasound determined it to be a waterfilled cyst, but I remember how hard waiting for that appointment was. So, my heart goes out to you.

I certainly hope and pray this turns out to be nothing. In any event, I'm glad you got a baseline--and I hope the women out there who haven't gotten one yet are motivated by this to make an appointment today.