Hi there,

I think it is the possibility that makes us afraid, the "What if.....?"

I started mammograms at 31 due to a particularly aggressive strain on my mothers side.......I have to say it was my age that made me afraid. As soon as I walked in to that room, all the other women(who where much older than me) looked at me strangely and no-one talked to me. I did not feel hostility, more that they were "offended" somehow.....

Funnily enough I am coming up for one on November 3. In a couple of weeks. I totally understand your anxiety, but be rest assured, if there are no genetic precursors in your family, this is a preventative measure. Mammograms are just as important as pap smears, even if there is no family history. But think of it more as a "vaccination" as opposed to getting the disease. I highly doubt there will be anything to worry about.

I have to get a ultrasound as well as a mammogram and neither of them hurt. Just a bit cold! Can you go with someone that you feel safe with? If not, keep talking to us to help allay fears......you will be fine.

Take care and biggest hugs

Michah