For many reasons a lot of women have yet to get on a regular annual mammogram schedule. No more excuses ladies! We don’t need to lose another mother, sister or daughter to breast cancer any more!
Early detection of this cancer is the best weapon against it. Mammograms are the single most important test you can do to find breast tumors before they have the chance to become a dangerous cancer.
Having worked in hospital for many years, I realize the importance of regular annual cancer tests and screenings. I never want to hear another 5 year old ask her daddy, “Why isn’t mommy coming home from the hospital?” again. I never want to listen to a grieving grandmother as she has to say goodbye to her middle-aged daughter.
If for no other reason, ladies, please for the sake of those who love you so much, have an annual mammogram. Detect those abnormal breast lumps early. Get proper treatment early and defeat this terrible killer of a disease.
That is the gloomy sad part of this article. I hope it is enough motivation for all women to get their annual mammograms.
Here are some of the common reasons, or excuses, why women don’t schedule a regular x-ray.
“I don’t know where to get one.” This is easy. Call your doctor’s office and ask about it. Call your local hospital or local public health department. Any women’s health clinic will have information for you. Just ask.
“They are uncomfortable and embarrassing.” Yes it’s true that they are uncomfortable, and it may be embarrassing to undress and have your breasts squished into the mammography machine. However, the technician is almost always a female who can empathize with your situation.
“I’m afraid of what happens if they find something.” If the radiologist who exams the x-ray finds a mass or a suspicious area in your x-ray, they may require further x-rays to be taken. A doctor may remove a small amount of fluid, or a small sample from the suspicious area. Sometimes the doctor will require a biopsy. Remember that over 80% of lumps and suspicious areas found are not cancer.
If they do find something that is cancerous, then you should know that the earlier these are found, the better the chances of successful treatment.
Important facts to remember about mammograms and breast cancer. Early detection of cancer can save your life! Your risk for breast cancer increases with age. Most breast cancers occur after the age of 50. Most women who get breast cancer have no family history of it. Yearly mammograms are the best weapon against breast cancer.
Talk to your doctor about breast cancer, breast health and mammograms. You could save your life!
Jonathan is a professional educator in the healthcare field with over 15 years of experience. You can visit his latest website http://lgwashersanddryers.com which helps people learn about LG Washers and Dryers.
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