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Are Mammograms Painful?
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anonymous
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No. I find them to be more uncomfortable than painful. It also depends on the time of the month. Your breasts are usually more tender right before your period. Try and schedule it after your period and this should help. Of all medical tests, this is the one I dread the least. It's no biggie.
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In response to this question I like to refer to a humorous article titled "HOW TO PREPARE FOR A MAMMOGRAM" which I found on HysterSisters.com. Its ironic tone and descriptions pretty much encapsulate my mammogram experience.
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Many women are afraid of their first mammogram, and even if...Comment 1In response to this question I like to refer to a humorous article titled "HOW TO PREPARE FOR A MAMMOGRAM" which I found on HysterSisters.com. Its ironic tone and descriptions pretty much encapsulate my mammogram experience.
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Many women are afraid of their first mammogram, and even if they have had them before, there is fear. But there is no need to worry. By taking a few minutes each day for a week preceding the exam and doing the following practice exercises, you will be totally prepared for the test, and best of all, you can do these simple practice exercises right in your home.EXERCISE 1: Open your refrigerator door, and insert one breast between the door and the main box. Have one of your strongest friends slam the door shut as hard as possible and lean on the door for good measure. Hold that position for five seconds. Repeat (just in case the first time wasn't effective).
EXERCISE 2: Visit your garage at 3 a.m. when the temperature of the cement floor is just perfect. Take off all your clothes and lie comfortably on the floor sideways with one breast wedged under the rear tire of the car. Ask a friend to slowly back the car up until your breast is sufficiently flattened and chilled. Switch sides, and repeat for the other breast.
EXERCISE 3: Freeze two metal bookends overnight. Strip to the waist. Invite a stranger into the room. Have the stranger press the bookends against either side of one of your breasts and smash the bookends together as hard as he/she can. Set an appointment with the stranger to meet next year to do it again. You are now properly prepared!
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How Often Should I Go To My Doctor For A Checkup?
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When should I get a mammogram?
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anonymous
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You should get a baseline mammogram at the age of 40 (unless you have a family history of breast cancer, in which case talk to your doctor about when you should get your baseline mammogram). After your baseline mammogram, you should get a mammogram every one to two years, depending on previous...
4 comments 1You should get a baseline mammogram at the age of 40 (unless you have a family history of breast cancer, in which case talk to your doctor about when you should get your baseline mammogram). After your baseline mammogram, you should get a mammogram every one to two years, depending on previous findings.
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I'm sixteen, and I am really starting to worry that I might develop breast cancer. I'm very afraid to go to the doctors and having them touch my breasts. What should I do?
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I understand that it might be scary to go to the doctor. However, if you notice any changes in your breasts or anything unusual, you really need to talk with your doctor about it. Here is where you can learn about common signs & symptoms of breast cancer:...
Comment 3I understand that it might be scary to go to the doctor. However, if you notice any changes in your breasts or anything unusual, you really need to talk with your doctor about it. Here is where you can learn about common signs & symptoms of breast cancer: http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/About-Breast-Cancer/Symptoms.aspx.
Doctors will usually start performing clinical breast exams when you go in for regular checkups at about age 20. They are checking for abnormalities in your breasts and it's really not that scary. If you have concerns about it, though, the doctor may teach you how to do a breast self-exam. Here is where you can learn about how to do a breast self-exam: http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/About-Breast-Cancer/Breast-Self-Exam.aspx.
At the age of 16, you really don't need to worry too much, but it is very important that you pay attention to any changes in your breast and consult your doctor if you have concerns.
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How often does one see their oncologist? Mine will see me in 6 months. My co-worker sees her's every month.
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Which doctors are highly rated in their practice for breast reconstruction?
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anonymous
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Paul smith in Tampa was recommended.
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anonymous
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You can find out each state by a rating . Call the insurance commision office .
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I am going to University of California San Francisco to add Dr. Rugo to my breast cancer team. I am stage 4 and have tried 4 types of chemo with little to no success. Does anyone see Dr. Rugo or know anything about UCSF? I am in Idaho.
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Wow I wish we could talk ,, I don't want no more chemo ,,,I know. It can't cure cancer,,,wish I could get to California
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I am going to get my second opinion from him in next couple of weeks... My email is mpeoney@aol.com..
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Has anyone experienced doctors and surgeons being less than empathatic and actually quite curt? Any advice? My mother has DCIS and I'm thinking we have time to switch doctors/medical groups.
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anonymous
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Switch! I'm in the middle of all this and I know if I didn't have caring doctors (who were willing to let me whine from time to time) I'd never make it!!
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anonymous
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If you are not comfortable and not getting good vibes, definitely switch doctors. You need to feel comfortable and confident with your care givers and treatments. Good luck.
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