http://www.allthingsgirl.net/health/who-is-afraid-of-the-big-bad-mammogram/ An ezine created by women, for women Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:39:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 http://www.allthingsgirl.net/health/who-is-afraid-of-the-big-bad-mammogram/#comment-88 Karen Harvey aka 'Writings'Ed. Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:12:46 +0000 http://www.allthingsgirl.net/health/who-is-afraid-of-the-big-bad-mammogram/#comment-88 It's good to see that you highlight the importance of regular check ups. So many women prefer to bury their heads in the sand, or are so busy putting their kids first that they leave it till it is too late to be successfully treated. Now, being 51, I had my first call for a mammogram last year and like you I didn’t find it an ordeal. Uncomfortable for a few moments yes, but then it was all over when the pressure was released. I was so pleased to receive an all clear notification through the post - a small price to pay for peace of mind for a few years. My friend since childhood, neglected to go to her Dr. despite several years of abdominal pains, but recently, due only to the fact that her sister who is undergoing chemotherapy phoned to say that the Dr. at the hospital had broken it to her that she carried a faulty gene, therefore, her close female relatives were at high risk to develop ovarian or breast cancer. She was in hospital with an hour and has been diagnosed with bi-lateral ovarian cancer. I plan to do a little research and write something for 'Everything Girl.' If something we write encourages women to get checked out and have early treatment it is a good thing. It’s good to see that you highlight the importance of regular check ups. So many women prefer to bury their heads in the sand, or are so busy putting their kids first that they leave it till it is too late to be successfully treated. Now, being 51, I had my first call for a mammogram last year and like you I didn’t find it an ordeal. Uncomfortable for a few moments yes, but then it was all over when the pressure was released. I was so pleased to receive an all clear notification through the post - a small price to pay for peace of mind for a few years. My friend since childhood, neglected to go to her Dr. despite several years of abdominal pains, but recently, due only to the fact that her sister who is undergoing chemotherapy phoned to say that the Dr. at the hospital had broken it to her that she carried a faulty gene, therefore, her close female relatives were at high risk to develop ovarian or breast cancer. She was in hospital with an hour and has been diagnosed with bi-lateral ovarian cancer. I plan to do a little research and write something for ‘Everything Girl.’ If something we write encourages women to get checked out and have early treatment it is a good thing.

]]> http://www.allthingsgirl.net/health/who-is-afraid-of-the-big-bad-mammogram/#comment-24 Samara Leigh Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:33:23 +0000 http://www.allthingsgirl.net/health/who-is-afraid-of-the-big-bad-mammogram/#comment-24 I am glad to hear that, Tami. I would definitely encourage you to call for your appointment, as soon as possible. Before you can talk yourself out of it, like I did a year and a half ago. I am glad to hear that, Tami. I would definitely encourage you to call for your appointment, as soon as possible. Before you can talk yourself out of it, like I did a year and a half ago.

]]> http://www.allthingsgirl.net/health/who-is-afraid-of-the-big-bad-mammogram/#comment-22 Tami Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:21:46 +0000 http://www.allthingsgirl.net/health/who-is-afraid-of-the-big-bad-mammogram/#comment-22 Thanks for sharing your first time story Samara. As a woman in the 35-40 age zone (and having just heard of a friend in her early 40's who now has breast cancer) you make me think about scheduling one of those baseline tests. Thanks for sharing your first time story Samara. As a woman in the 35-40 age zone (and having just heard of a friend in her early 40’s who now has breast cancer) you make me think about scheduling one of those baseline tests.

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