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[OakLeaf]

Just please everyone educate yourself before you consent to any medical procedure, screenings included. There's been a lot in the news lately; read the studies behind the news stories, talk to people who've had "positives."

I'm out...

[indysteel]

Just please everyone educate yourself before you consent to any medical procedure, screenings included. There's been a lot in the news lately; read the studies behind the news stories, talk to people who've had "positives."

I'm out...

Oakleaf, while it sounds like you don't want to be dragged into a debate about mammography--and I certainly appreciate that--I'd genuinely be interested to learn more. If you could direct me to the news stories and/or studies you're referring to, I'd like to read them. I believe in mammography, but at the end of the day, I just want to make informed decisions. My attempt to Google has brought up more information than I can wade through. Feel free to post here or PM me. Or, if you'd just rather not, I understand.

Thank you.

[indigoiis]

I get mine "pressed" each year on Halloween. If Halloween falls on a weekend day it's the Monday right after. That's how I remember to get it done.

I'm small to medium, and it hurts a little but whatever. And I've had two excisions, both testing benign, but I'd rather know than not.

According to my doc, I have lumpy breasts. Which means my mammos look like camoflauge. Self exams are like trail running. But I know where everything is, and what it is, and more importantly, what it's not.

[BikingNurse]

I sure didn't realize I was opening up a can of worms. but I agree. Early detection is much better than chemo, or radiation. No, it's not comfortable but its over with and if you have a good tech, I think that really makes the differance. Oh yea, technology. Like I said with digital, they don't have to squash them as bad as with older technology. But anyway, Snap, you crack me up!! No WAY on a leep if I can avoid it. and colonoscopy? UM NO I am still way too young for that.
Indysteel, Yea, we have talked about it and right after we were done with the mamo the radiologist said to not be suprised if he called me in this week for an ultrasound just to make sure because I was able to show the tech exactly on the mamo where my pain was comming from... thanks for the thought. but I will keep ya updated when I find out.

[Cataboo]

Oakleaf, while it sounds like you don't want to be dragged into a debate about mammography--and I certainly appreciate that--I'd genuinely be interested to learn more. If you could direct me to the news stories and/or studies you're referring to, I'd like to read them. I believe in mammography, but at the end of the day, I just want to make informed decisions. My attempt to Google has brought up more information than I can wade through. Feel free to post here or PM me. Or, if you'd just rather not, I understand.

Thank you.

I remember another thread about this maybe about 6 months ago on here. Where the benefits of mammography vs. the damage caused by false positives were discussed. I think if you search, you may be able to find it.

Biking nurse, I hope they find the cause of your pain and it's not anything serious.

[OakLeaf]

I'm sorry for the drift.

(((((((BikingNurse))))))) I'm sending you my best wishes that everything turns out fine and that they can find an explanation, and a cure, for your pain.




Indy, I'll PM you tonight or tomorrow.

[indysteel]

I'm sorry for the drift.

(((((((BikingNurse))))))) I'm sending you my best wishes that everything turns out fine and that they can find an explanation, and a cure, for your pain.




Indy, I'll PM you tonight or tomorrow.

Thanks. I see, too, that there's a prior thread. I must have missed that the first time around, but I'll do a search for it.

I'm sorry about the thread drift, too. This is obviously an important subject, but the most immediate concern is about BikingNurse for sure. I'm sending you positive vibes.

Hugs to all!

[spazzdog]

I decided long ago that if men had to have weenie exams using the same technology (i.e. squish 'em and stretch 'em) the technology would have been much more comfy.

As much as we all don't look forward to mammograms, as you're getting squished just think about all the crying that would be going on if, instead, it was your significant male's prized part getting flattened.

If nothing else, you might giggle...

(i mean this as no disrespect to the boys... but they can be such babies 'bout those weenies)

spazz-of-the-goofy-humor

P.s. There was an old sitcom called "Love and War" where the guy was scheduled for a mammo. He asked one of the women what it was like and the woman (using "weenie" instead of "breast" described the process. It was one of the funniest monologues I've ever heard. "Love and War" was a spin-off of "Murphy Brown".

[BikingNurse]

Spazzdog
thanks for the laugh! OHH just the thought. got me gigglin at my desk.

** Thanks for the vibes everyone. I do appreciate it. The one thing that bugs me about the whole thing is when they say "Don't worry" COME ON! no, it's not consuming my everythought, but yea, I'm worried. So, again I thank you. and I will let you know whats going on.

[shootingstar]

Just had my mammo last week, lst one in um..over 12 yrs. Can't remember.

Pain ..is minor and so short the procedure. There are certain dental procedures I dislike even more...from pain threshold point of view.

The mammo technician was a good person. Not surprisingly there's a shortage of mammo technicians in B.C. Sort of job at a mammogram screening clinic (attached to a teaching hospital) would not be easy to find people who would be the right fit for the job, given patient reactions/fears.

[malkin]

Everything dental bothers me much much more because it is so "in your face."
Maybe that's why I was fine with my colonoscopy.

[Zen]

It just occurred to me that Mammo and Pap could be your grandparents