Mammograms

Leslie's sister · 07-02-2007, 09:41 PM

Jen:
I am a BIG baby. Really big baby. I major stress over going to the doctor's office for a Pap. Getting my teeth cleaned is an ordeal. I don't even think twice about getting a mammogram. They really don't hurt at all.

Jen · 07-02-2007, 09:58 PM

Thanks Leslie's sister. I don't like getting Pap tests either but unfortunately my Dr won't prescribe my Yasmine w/out having it done although I did try to skate by last time by quoting a pamphlet I read from the American Cancer Society stating that women who have had normal Paps in the past didn't need one EVERY year but that was a no-go.

SoCalGal · 07-02-2007, 10:08 PM

"Jen"
I am having a hard time believing that you are for real. I cannot believe that you are brave enough to post on a site with woman fighting for their lives to survive cancer yet you are too scared to have a mammogram

I invite you to spend a week at my house. I will teach you to take care of yourself and to be a grown up.

You need more than a mammogram - you need a reality check.

Jen · 07-02-2007, 10:33 PM

"Flori"
I do visit this website and post on here occasionally. BOTH my Mother and Maternal Grandmother have had breast cancer. I started this thread because I am scared about having a mammogram maybe not as much about the procedure (although I am not looking forward to it) as I am about being at an increased risk. Everyone else on this thread has been very encouraging and supportive EXCEPT for you. Before you tell me about how you would teach me to be "grown up" maybe you should walk a mile in my shoes. I have taken care of my handicapped daughter (who at times has been near death) who went through open heart surgery at 2 and a 1/2 months of age and has countless other surgeries including back surgery every 6 months for the last 2 years.

Jean · 07-02-2007, 10:45 PM

Jen,
Consider this...you mention your baby daughter...you know that you
have to remain well and take care of her...so do please go and have your mammo, it is really important for women to catch this disease in the early stagers and this is possible with regular mammo's. I had my yrly mammo
in Sept. 2004...only five months later I felt an ache deep in my arm and
called my dr. and insisted on another mammo. went in and well the story is below...caught it early...look what happened in my case in just 5months.

The ladies that have responded to you have given you very wise advice...please do take it.
Good Luck.
Jean

Jen · 07-03-2007, 01:01 AM

Jean,
Thank you for your reply and you are right I have 2 daughters ages 9 and 10 and they deserve to have a Mother who takes good care of herself. I never meant to offend anyone on here that has/or have had breast cancer with my thread. I thank you all for your support and encouragement. I will call the hospital tomorrow for an appointment.

Jennifer