Let's face it - I don’t think any woman is ever going to place getting a mammogram ahead of going to the spa or relaxing on the beach on her list of the things she wants to do. There is certainly a reason people call it, “the big squeeze” – frankly, it’s not the most comfortable experience.
However, new technology and well-trained mammo techs can make all the difference in the world. Check out these two recent videos on digital mammography to better understand what it’s really like:
So ... have you had your mammogram yet this year?
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