Having Anxiety Over Having a Mammogram? We Have No Appointment Delays at The Women’s Center!

Mammogram anxiety has become part of my routine process and maybe yours. Regardless of all the information we have about technological advances in detecting and treating breast cancer in its early stages, we still get nervous and want to procrastinate, or just totally avoid getting a mammogram.  I recognize this fear in me but I also know that early detection is key in saving lives. This uneasiness is temporary.  Once I get it done, I feel empowered as I am a mammogram hero, I did it!  I just can’t wait for the card to come in the mail and look at the check mark in front of the “Normal” line. It feels like winning a prize!

If you are new to the process, or ever nervous, here are a few tips to cope with mammogram anxiety:

• Ask the doctor to describe the test and any recommendations to make it easier on you. This works well especially if you are changing doctors or testing center.
• Ask how long it takes to receive the result and who to call if you don’t receive it within the expected time frame.
• Always have previous mammograms for comparison purposes. Radiologists can perform the best possible assessment by looking for changes in your breasts. Every breast is different and what is normal for me might not be for you.
• Stay positive! If you are called back for further testing or you are referred to a specialist or a surgeon, it does not necessarily mean you have cancer or need surgery. These doctors are experts in diagnosing breast problems. Doctors will do follow-up tests to diagnose breast cancer or to find that there is NO cancer.
• Talk to a friend or bring a friend with you. After my breast surgery, I learned that many of my friends have gone though similar situations and they were in good health. Find support in friends and family!
• Create Awareness! – Once you are done with your yearly testing, make sure to tell your friends to get tested. Right now, almost 40,000 women a year die from breast cancer. That number should be ZERO!

At The Women’s Center of Orlando you can have your 3D Mammogram done in the comfort of the office. This technology is a breakthrough in cancer detection.

Having the test done at my doctor’s office was convenient for me and the familiarity of the staff added peace of mind to the process. There is NO LONG WAIT for mammograms and you can schedule your annual exam at the same appointment.

If you need more information about 3D Mammograms, now offered at the Hunter’s Creek office, you can call 407.857.2502 today or click Ask the Nurse!

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