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[azfiddle]

My spouse had to have a mammogram before I did, and had a cyst removed...not to mention all kinds of issues with his other parts related to testicular cancer. My best friend has been through both cervical and ovarian cancer (talk about lightning striking twice) so I think of how brave they have been and all they've been through and signing up for a mammogram every year just seems miniscule in comparison.

Hoping for the best possible test results for the original poster.

Sharon

[beccaB]

I had pain in one breast and after testing found out that I had actually pulled a pectoral muscle. Owie. But I do get tested regularly due to family history.

[emily_in_nc]

I'm sure there are exceptions, but one thing I remember reading several times is that breast cancer does not hurt. So, assuming that is the general rule, that fact, and youth, should keep the OP from worrying too much. Still, better to ease her mind!

I find mammos much less unpleasant if I schedule them for the first half of my cycle, when my breasts aren't sore. However, going through the "fun" of peri-menopause, they are now sore at times they shouldn't be, so there's really no good time to schedule a mammo. For me the pain is worst right along the top, where the plate digs into my pectoral muscles. Ouchie. But still, over pretty quickly.