Showing posts with label mammogram. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mammogram. Show all posts

Thursday, October 13, 2011

PREPARING FOR A MAMMOGRAM

Marion Pellicano Ambrose
It's time for me to go for my annual Mammogram again. It's really an easy thing to do so I don't know why I used to put it off all the time. I remembered this advice I found a few years ago that made me feel so much better and at ease about it.

Many women are afraid of their first mammogram, but there's no need to worry. By taking a few minutes each day for a week preceding the exam, and doing the following practice exercises, you will be totally prepared. And you can do this right in your own home!




Yes, I did have my mammogram today, why do you ask?

Exercise 1: 
Open your refrigerator door and insert one breast between the door and the main box. Have one of your strongest friends slam the door shut and lean on the door for good measure. Hold that position for five seconds (while you hold your breath). Repeat again, in case the first time wasn't effective enough.