tips for better mammogram?

[Aggie_Ama]

I just caught up as well, not realizing this thread wasn't only about getting a mammogram. A positive attitude has never hurt anyone when kicking cancer's butt, seems like you have one. (((HUGS)))

[redrhodie]

Today's appt ended up being just a CAT scan and set-up for the rads, no treatment, yet. I did get the 3 tiny tattoos (one needle prick each) for guiding the machine, since you have to be placed in the exact position every time. Rads start next Thurs.

Christmas was great, easy, and with the 3 people I love most. We watched the latest Woody Allen movie "Midnight in Paris" which was fun. I got nicer presents than I gave, which is not supposed to be a good thing, but it didn't seem to hurt. I've given myself a lot of breaks during this. I'm getting totally spoiled.

[szsz]

I've given myself a lot of breaks during this. I'm getting totally spoiled.

You're doing this right!

[margo49]

Christmas does give you perspective (on the occasions it doesn't disturb your equilibrium)

[redrhodie]

I started radiation! It's going really well. You don't feel a thing. The hardest part for me is not laughing. I got the giggles the first day, because on my way in, there was an xray on a monitor and I said "Is that me? Oh, I look so thin." Snort. Anything can set me off.

I've also decided to take tamoxifen, which will start right after radiation is finished. Hoping to be able to handle the side effects. I know a lot of women have problems. I really hope I can last long enough to get the benefits.

I think I've had more drs appts these last 2 months than my whole life.

Oh, and I did commute there by bike yesterday. That was fun. I'll be doing that a few times per week. Makes the whole thing better.

[Crankin]

I wonder if you are the only person to commute to radiation? This must earn you some serious brownie points, somewhere.
Great attitude, Red.
Now go out and ride tomorrow, when it's 50 out!

[redrhodie]

Oh, man, I did ride today, and it was one of the scariest rides ever. We were fooled by that gorgeous forecast and not prepared for the black ice. I actually walked down some hills, a first for me. We had 2 crashes in the group. ( I didn't fall). Commuting to rads was way less stressful.

I know I'm handling this okay, but icy hills are too much. I know my limits.