Mammogram day
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By Joanie
@Freelanzer (10782)
Canada
November 22, 2019 5:41pm CST
Every two years I am summoned by the breast check clinic for a mammogram. Today was my opportunity to be pulled, pressed under heavy machinery, twisted, contorted and suffer extreme discomfort. I ask why do women have to go through all of this but I do know there is a good reason behind it. I just wonder why after all these years they haven't come up with a better way to check a woman for breast cancer. Anyway I survived even though at the end I felt battered and bruised. Now I wait for the results.
Anyone undergone any uncomfortable tests or procedures lately?
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
23 Nov 19
They are getting better now, the first two were the worst
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@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Nov 19
@Freelanzer I'm glad they're getting a bit better.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
23 Nov 19
Life wouldn't be meaningful without sacrifices.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
24 Nov 19
@Freelanzer That's correct. Absolutely correct.
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@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
24 Nov 19
LOL... love your photo. As for finding a new way to do it sounds like something I would be cheering for. There are times when it is nearly pain free and other times I feel like that apple!!
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
24 Nov 19
It has improved somewhat from the first time I did it so hopefully it gets better with time
@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
23 Nov 19
Yes that was how it felt. Good luck with yours.Glad to hear you are having it done.
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@mynameiskate (2658)
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23 Nov 19
Do wish for more advancement in medicine. There have been improvements but why stop now! I promised myself I wouldn't take it out on a health care professional. What got to me though was the "sorry that this is uncomfortable" comment. Room temperature is uncomfortable. This is pain plain and simple!
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
23 Nov 19
I often wonder if men had to have them if they wouldn't have made greater strides by now
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
23 Nov 19
Hahah Oh my gosh that vice pic is hilarious..that is exactly what it is like.
Nope I wont go for mine for years now
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
23 Nov 19
All I can say is "COLONOSCOPY" UGH! 
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
23 Nov 19
Had one of those too but at least I was slightly sedated then.
