What They Don’t Tell You: Mammograms
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SUBJECT 1
It's a diagnostic test to check the breast health. It's an x-ray. SUBJECT 2
For someone to say, OK, let down your top and pull out your breast, that was a little different for me. SUBJECT 1
They've seen it all. And they don't care about my boobs. And I'm used to that, unfortunately. No. Just kidding. SUBJECT 2
You have to put it on what looks like an ironing board. SUBJECT 1
Panini maker. You know those sandwiches? Paninis? SUBJECT 2
Toughest part for me was the compression of the breast. But it didn't hurt as bad as I thought it would hurt. SUBJECT 1
Even if it did, it's really important to go do it. So don't let anything stop you from going and taking care of yourself.