[Jean]

Mary Jo,
How frightening!

I will say that who the tech is - is very critical and who reads the film. Yet, often times a tumor can be missed.

Unfortunatley by the time a lump is felt it is usually a fairly good size as it is difficult to palpitate a small tumor
in its earliest stage.

I had years ago a tumor high up on the top of the breast
between my arm pit and breast. I by chance felt a lump
while I was putting my bra on and adjusting the strap.
It was rather sizable and thank God benign. From that
point on I have only had digital mammograms.

Since my dx. with this nasty disease I have come to understand how important early detection.

I have come to think of it as cureable like prostate and colon cancer when caught early. Also, I was not aware
until my dx. just how many younger women were being
dx. It is very upsetting to hear that when a young gal
does feel a lump - very ofen a dr. will advise them that is it nothing and to wait a few months....yikes..

Regards,
jean