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Originally Posted by faylowell
I am having anxiety problems about my upcoming mammogram. I am 42 and have never had one. The doctor said a woman is suppose to start getting one at 40. I don't know why I am so nervous. I haven't found a lump or anything, and no one in my family has ever had breast cancer. It is just a routine exam and I am scared. What should I expect? Does it hurt? I would cancel like I have done before, but this time I am part of a study group for Louisiana State University and they are paying for everything and reimbursing me for my gas to go have the test done. I have already filled out the questionnaire that goes with the study. Why am I so nervous? Any replies would be welcomed.
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Hi, My name is Janis and I'm new here. I found a lump in my breast in 2007 and it was stage 1 cancer. I was so blessed to have found it in the first stage. I had no had a mammogram in 10 years.
I ended up having my left breast removed with reconstruction afterwards.
It all ended up just fine, though I went through more than I ever thought I could.
Please get the mammogram, it just may save your life!
Janis