Digital mammography gives you the results right away, if you ask and wait. Usually, (no lunch time appointments) there is a radiologist on staff viewing the pictures. If you are very anxious, I think when you schedule your appointment express your concerns and then state them again in person to every one you talk with before and during your appointment. No one is going to call you a baby, honestly. The staff would welcome a heads up before some one experieinces and anxiety attack mid film or in the dressing room, or sets off other women in the waiting room!
As a breast cancer survivor, mammograms are a cake walk compared to other procedures. A little bit of discomfort is worth it compared to years of real discomfort if cancer is not detected early.
Remember, wear a skirt or pants, no dress or jumper so you only remove the top half of your clothes. Easier, faster and you stay warmer.
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Digital mammography gives you the results right away, if you ask and wait. Usually, (no lunch time appointments) there is a radiologist on staff viewing the pictures. If you are very anxious, I think when you schedule your appointment express your concerns and then state them again in person to every one you talk with before and during your appointment. No one is going to call you a baby, honestly. The staff would welcome a heads up before some one experieinces and anxiety attack mid film or in the dressing room, or sets off other women in the waiting room!
As a breast cancer survivor, mammograms are a cake walk compared to other procedures. A little bit of discomfort is worth it compared to years of real discomfort if cancer is not detected early.
Remember, wear a skirt or pants, no dress or jumper so you only remove the top half of your clothes. Easier, faster and you stay warmer.
February 26, 2009 - 2:57pmThis Comment
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