All of us need to take charge of our own health. We need to do it for ourselves and for our families. I think all of us would want to see our children grow up and have families of their own, and one way of making this possible is if we are physically healthy so that we will get to enjoy more years with them.
With the high cost of doctor’s consultations, diagnostic tests and laboratory tests, most people forego having check-ups. There are some who are blessed because they work for companies who pay for their medical expenses, but sometimes, the problem lies on the people themselves, because even if they have medical benefits which include the routine annual physical examinations, they still don’t avail of these services, for various excuses: lack of time, being the most common.
I’m one of those people guilty of delaying my medical check-ups, so when I had a medical crisis two weeks ago, I promised to myself that I will finish all the other tests that are included in my annual physical examination package. But it’s difficult to be a woman, I think there are more tests that women need to undergo than the men, and one of the most dreaded is the Mammogram. But then, I have no choice. If I’m going to make good with my promise to myself, I need to have this test. So, last Saturday, I had a medical check-up marathon. After my check-up with my cardiologist in St. Luke’s, my husband and I proceeded to Asian Hospital for the mammogram, but unfortunately, since they don’t allow appointments, there was no more slot for me when we arrived, so I just had the easier test which was the breast sonogram, and I just came back last Monday for the mammogram. It was my third time to have this test, so I already knew what to expect. I know that most women don’t want to undergo this test because of so many speculations about the pain during the procedure, but then, I think, the benefit of having yourself checked and catching whatever abnormal cells you might have far outweighs the dreaded pain that you only need to endure for a few minutes during the procedure.
After the test, I had the urge to take photos of the mammogram machine. I’m just not sure if the machines in other hospitals also look like this.
I haven’t got the results yet for both the sonogram and mammogram, and I hope and pray that I’ll get good news.
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Pearl, halos sabay lang tayo but you haven't finished you APE? Tapos na ko April pa! Dapat do it right away.
yes po! good girl na nga ako eh…
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Hi I am a great grandmother and have never had a mammogram because I believe like a lot of other women that radiation can give you cancer. I have only had one minor illness in 43 years. I eat a lot of organic food and take natural vitamins.I have a natural supplement website, come and check it out and stay healthy like me.
http://www.healthylivingwithnaturalsupplements.com/
Liked the post and appreciate your writing skill.
Thanks and keep sharing your thoughts.
Very nice post……
I totally agree with your post.
"Health is Wealth".
Thanks for sharing.
Prateek Panchal
I just added your web page to my favorites. I love reading your posts. Will it be okay if I post part of this on my website if I post a link to this webpage?
@Mammogram and Pregnancy: Hi,thanks for dropping by, yes, it's ok to link to this post.