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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Microdose Mammography


fall leaves

Silver Willow of 'A Gentle Breeze' recommended this new TV drama called 'This is Us' and my daughter and I LOVED it!  It's a great new series, in fact we plan to watch the 2nd episode tonight.

I went for my mammogram yesterday, the government sends me a reminder to book an appointment every 2 years.  The place I go to is one of the few in the area that provide a microdose mammography.  These use a lot less radiation, and will pinpoint problems more accurately.  It is a digital process.  The nurse told me mammograms are provided by the government for ages 50-74 and you can self-refer, your doctor does not have to be involved in the referral.  In fact, you will receive a report in the mail afterwards.

The technician was quick and efficient, it is an uncomfortable process but it was quickly over.  Toward the end, we were talking about how the rain that day was good for the grass.  I told her I thought I was done with weeding for the season.  She agreed and told me how wonderful her tomato plants did this year.  I was surprised as it has been very dry, just going by how my grass looks.  She said it was all the sunshine they received, hmm.