My great aunt on my mother's side is the only identified family member having had breast cancer, but as we have quite fibrous breasts, the regularly scheduled check-ups started early for my sister and I.
I admit, I'm lucky because the squish and squash doesn't bother me much, and after having two children, I'm not squeamish about baring the girls when necessary. I know there are those that are uncomfortable, and hey, that's okay. Just don't let a few minutes of discomfort stop you from taking care of yourself.
You are important. Always.
The fact that I live in a smaller town and the same, familiar, amazing nurses have been doing the procedure since I started helps a lot, too.
Mark a reminder on your phone, on your calendar, on a sticky, but just make sure you take care of you, too!
Thanks for the great reminder. I'm in the same situation you are (1 great aunt diagnosed, fibrous breasts) so I go religiously. Just to ease the hassle, I schedule my gyne exam for the same time and take the whole day off--a day out with the girls, so to speak. I eat a nice lunch, usually with a friend, buy new bras and something just for fun, maybe indulge in an activity my husband doesn't care for. So while I still don't enjoy the mammogram, the other stuff gives me something to look forward to as well.
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome way to do it Nikki!! I admit, I did go shopping after, too LOL.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder. I was in my early 30's when I was labeled...'dense boob'. I have been going every year.
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