Has this ever happened to you?  This is what happened to me. It's still October, which means it is still officially Breast Cancer Awareness month - perfect timing for this article.  

The mammogram results alert letter arrived in my mail late on a Friday afternoon. I tore into the envelope, looking for the usual 'normal' results report to which I had become accustomed. Instead, I found a formally worded letter with references to "problems" with my recent mammogram image - and an urging  to contact the imaging facility right away.

 

I sprinted to the phone, only to be greeted by a recording that stated "Our offices are closed for the day.  We will reopen Monday at...." So much for  bedside manner.  There was nothing to do but deal with the brain-swirl this quick turn of events left in its wake. Until "Monday at...."

 

I called the imaging center first thing Monday.  After several holds and transfers, I was told that the 'problem' with my mammogram image was...

 

I tell the rest of the tale here:

http://www.lanimuelrath.com/?p=20191 

 

And it's just the prelude to an enlightening article written by Dustin Rudolph, PharmD., with some startling facts about breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and fund-raising campaigns. 

 

Click here to read the entire article:  

 

You will also find links at the article's end to other references that will assist.

 

Here with you into, through, and beyond the holidays!