Well, Jeanette, I don't think anyone really "likes" having their boobs squished, however, mamo saved my life, so I'm pretty thankful. It's all about perspective.
Had my first one earlier this year. There was so much hype out there as to how much it hurt. Personally I didn't mind it at all, and if it saves my life...even better!
Once a year mammograms hurt a lot less than months of chemo and radiation. Having one saved me from both. My cancer was caught so early that all I needed was surgery.
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lovelylizard says,
Well, Jeanette, I don't think anyone really "likes" having their boobs squished, however, mamo saved my life, so I'm pretty thankful. It's all about perspective.Jeanette_Cheezum says,
You have a good point. I'm glad it saved yours and millions more. I've had 32 and hope I've just had the last one.jl333 says,
Had my first one earlier this year. There was so much hype out there as to how much it hurt. Personally I didn't mind it at all, and if it saves my life...even better!DynamicDbytheC says,
Once a year mammograms hurt a lot less than months of chemo and radiation. Having one saved me from both. My cancer was caught so early that all I needed was surgery.mzejay says,
Squeeze, scrunch, & squish but happy to have health insurance.JAD says,
Wrote a memoir on how bad it hurts. I get so teary eyed. Does wonders with early detection.Jeanette_Cheezum says,
Fibro cystic breast are painful when you have mamo.Jeanette_Cheezum says,
Yes, I had hoped to stir the pot and bring it to the attention of Smith.Looks like I succeeded.
Jeanette_Cheezum says,
Yes, thank God, we have it.Jeanette_Cheezum says,
Thanks for yur response.