The Breast Diaries

Six Ways to Make a Mammogram More Tolerable

September 16th, 2011

By now you’ve probably seen the internet jokes that compare the mammogram experience to having your breast squashed in a refrigerator door/ automatic garage/ etc.  A few years back, I joined the club of women who have our annual mammograms, and I can’t say that I disagree with the imagery of the jokes; however, the benefits of early detection FAR outweigh the discomfort (don’t you hate when doctors say that?  It’s not “discomfort” or “a little pressure”—  It HURTS!), so I’m willing to put up with it.

I’d like to share a few tips I’ve learned as both the doctor and…

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