The Joys of 35...

Jul 31, 2008 09:39

...And scheduling your baseline mammogram ( Read more... )

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nailz1000 July 31 2008, 14:39:12 UTC
Just because someone tells you they're going to punch you in the face doesn't make you wince any less when its actually happening.

Good luck. I'm sure you'll be fine, and won't need it, but positive vibes your way.

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the_gargoyle July 31 2008, 17:59:57 UTC
At least I can get results read right off.

Presuming all goes well once I leave the place I won't have to worry about it for five years.

I suppose I'd be grateful if they did find something now instead of later...like in five years.

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piratessclare July 31 2008, 16:16:40 UTC
Because if you're worried that something will be found, you have more reason to be happy when something isn't?
Tell me more about this digital kind...my doctors come from the Stone Age....

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the_gargoyle July 31 2008, 17:57:12 UTC
I guess from looking this up further that there is still some squishing, however its all digital, and a breast sonogram thrown in afterwards, so less manipulating to get the right shot (yelling at them to be like a tiger and make love to the X-ray) and being stuck on the plate, so to speak.

Apparently the sonos and/or MRIs (the third kind) are highly recommended for those under 40 since the breast density makes it hard to get granulated close ups for the films as it does for the computer. MRI's most expensive so the HMOs dont opt for them unless needed, hence using the sono.

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