We all know mammograms are one of life's most unpleasant things. Has anyone actually hear of a good experience?

The procedure is bad enough but the attitudes of the staff and technicians certainly aren't helpful.

I have yet to witness a staff member try to soothe the anxiety of a terribly upset client crying in a waiting room. I've never had a technician ask me how I'm doing. I've never been asked for permission or been advised when they are going to touch me. I've never had a technician talk to me and explain to me what she is going to do. Instead they tear off your coverslip grab you by your breast and yank you and it over to the machine. No kindness. No apology for the pain. Just tug, push, yank until you are standing correctly. Then no warning of what will happen next.

This experience today (my 6th) was particularly mortifying and unpleasant. It also was incredibly painful. I wanted to call this technician who was unkindly manhandling me every name in the book.

The 30 sec twice each side procedure is unpleasant but there is no need the rest of the experience should be. I am livid.