Carlsbad 1/2 Marathon – Jan 2011
All is good. Due to lumpy tissue in my breast in the location of the incision where 3 surgeries took place, I agreed to have an ultrasound check it out. After enduring a lecture on why mammograms are the gold standard, I stood my ground and said NO to a mammogram. As I expected, the ultrasound showed only scar tissue. All is good. 🙂
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I was born and raised in New Jersey and moved to the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles when I was 12. I graduated with a BA in Journalism/Advertising from San Diego State University. After a short stint in magazine ad sales in LA, I was offered my dream job working for Club Med. I spent two years working at resorts in Mexico, The Bahamas, The Dominican Republic and Colorado. My husband Glenn & I met while working at Club Med in Ixtapa, Mexico. We returned to "real life/jobs" for three years before we embarked on a two year honeymoon around the world. Together we wrote a book called "When The Travel Bug Bites: Creative Ways to Earn, Save and Stay Abroad." I am also the author of "Cheatnotes on Life: Lessons From The Classroom of Life," a quote book for new graduates. Becoming a mom changed my life and I was fortunate to work part-time from home with many amazing nonprofits. In 2010, a DCIS diagnosis inspired me to an investigation that culminated in creating DCIS 411 and Give Wellness.
Great news! I’m up for my first year mammogram and if all is clear, I’ve decided no more either. I feel like I need to have the 1 year done for my peace of mind. Doesn’t make total sense but I need to hear the all clear at least once. I had a new type of full body thermography (being used in Germany) done a few weeks ago to use as a baseline with this last mammo. From then on out I’ll be using that and sonograms only. I’m prepared for the lecture that will ensue when she finds out I went ahead with it, since she poo-pooed it away when I went in for my 6 month. Ridiculous isn’t it? The way they talk to us like we’re stupid.
Once again, I’m glad to have a spot to talk about these alternative treatments where people are open minded.
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Thanks Kay! I understand about the peace of mind. I want to hear more about the full body thermogram! Makes sense!!
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