Mammography exams are not fun. But they are necessary and very helpful.
In 2004, I had my regularly scheduled exam which is recommended routine annually for woman over 40. I wasn't expecting anything new--who does. Then the hospital called and wanted me to come in for further testing.
Oh Oh.
So I went in the next day for further screening and yes, there was a lump. So from there it was dates with Doctors, new exams, stress test, blood tests, all the pre-surgery formats the Doctors and patients have to go through.
From the time I was diagnosed until the surgery was about one month. A small pebble-sized offense was removed with about two inches of the flesh of my left breast. Because it was near the center of my breast meant my scar was approximately six inches Thankfully, the lump was benign and I needed no other treatment.
I had many friends interceding to God on my behalf. I do not know why God had me go through that, but I was able to trust Him as I traveled through it.
"Your eyes saw my substance being yet unformed. And in Your book they were written, The days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them" Psalm 139:16
Cancer is a bad disease. I know many men and women suffer with serious cancer. Maybe God wanted me to be able to commiserate with the cancer patients on my prayer list.
I recommend getting an annual mammogram. The technology has improved and early detection is desired. And maybe yours will also be benign as well. I do sincerely hope so.
In 2004, I had my regularly scheduled exam which is recommended routine annually for woman over 40. I wasn't expecting anything new--who does. Then the hospital called and wanted me to come in for further testing.
Oh Oh.
So I went in the next day for further screening and yes, there was a lump. So from there it was dates with Doctors, new exams, stress test, blood tests, all the pre-surgery formats the Doctors and patients have to go through.
From the time I was diagnosed until the surgery was about one month. A small pebble-sized offense was removed with about two inches of the flesh of my left breast. Because it was near the center of my breast meant my scar was approximately six inches Thankfully, the lump was benign and I needed no other treatment.
I had many friends interceding to God on my behalf. I do not know why God had me go through that, but I was able to trust Him as I traveled through it.
"Your eyes saw my substance being yet unformed. And in Your book they were written, The days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them" Psalm 139:16
I am grateful for His kindness and the prayers of my church family.
Cancer is a bad disease. I know many men and women suffer with serious cancer. Maybe God wanted me to be able to commiserate with the cancer patients on my prayer list.
I recommend getting an annual mammogram. The technology has improved and early detection is desired. And maybe yours will also be benign as well. I do sincerely hope so.
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The Breast Cancer Society is very helpful to people with cancer or undergoing treatments. Clicking the link will take you to their website.
(I do not have any affiliation with the Breast Cancer Society)
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