Ladies in Pink Gowns

Issue #10 of “What’s Her Problem?”: Annual mammograms are a nerve-wracking but important screening tool for women.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October)

I scheduled my first mammogram as soon as I turned 40. As a lifelong rule follower, of course I was going to follow the guidance of groups like the CDC and American Cancer Society, who generally agree upon 40 as the best age to start screenings.

Links:

https://www.qtimaging.com/

https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/cancer-articles/a-comfortable-mammogram

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This week’s question:

Do you get your mammogram like clockwork? Has a doctor’s office or imaging center ever accidentally given you incorrect information and caused you to worry unnecessarily?

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