Monday, August 31, 2015

My Annual Mammogram..

I had 3D imaging mammogram and breast MRI all done in the month of August.  After seeing three calcification spots on my mammogram, I just wasn't comfortable with my mammogram report's impression: Benign.  I'm on heightened alert to these testings, since I have dense breast tissue, and my mammogram 6 years ago failed to detect my malignant tumor that was 2cm and was found by myself.  After discussing with my doctor of my concerns, we both agreed that I should follow up with a breast MRI since I haven't had one done in over 3 years, which I did and was waiting on results.  As I have been experiencing pain in my left breast in my previous surgical area and also to the breastbone, I  went to a free breast exam clinic given by a local breast surgeon at a local event... The doctor said everything felt normal and the pain is probably from the after-effects of radiation to the area.  Today, I went to see my doctor and learned my breast MRI tests came back normal which put my mind at ease. Ladies, be your own advocate for your body and make sure you're completely comfortable with report findings.

This is the new 3D imaging mammogram machine...