[Mary Jo]

If it wasn't for my breast self exam I'm not sure where I'd be..........

I found my lump. Shrugged it off as scar tissue where I had a lumpectomy years prior. When it was time for my annual mammogram about 2 or 3 months later I wasn't going to mention the lump to the tech. because I thought if there was anything their they would let me know...why open a can of worms...ya know? Well thankfully common sense got the best of me (or God) and I thought I should mention it to the tech. so she could let the radiologist know. After 2 mammograms of that area they said "nope, nothing their." BUT because it was felt they said I should have an ultrasound to make sure. Well, there it was.............................

Five weeks later I had a 4 cm tumor removed that was NOT seen on a mammogram. YIKES! Imagine if I wouldn't have mentioned it....and waited.....Thank God that did not happen.

So I am a STRONG advocate for self breast exam and paying total attention to these bodies of ours.

Thanks for the interesting post.....

Mary Jo