I finally did a Mammogram last week after the last one done at least 5 years ago. This time I did a 3D Mammogram at Sunway Medical Centre, as recommended by my gynae/surgeon.
I must say that this experience is less traumatic and less painful than the conventional mammogram that I did at Taman Desa Medical Centre yonks ago. Maybe the technician at Sunway Medical Centre is more skillful or the machine is more advanced, thus causing less pain. But what I really, really dislike and felt dang awkward is how the female technician handled my boops before they were placed on and squashed by the machine 🤪🥴
After so many years, I finally realized that in order to experience a more comfortable and less painful breast ultrasound scan and mammogram, it’s advisable to do it when your breasts are less tender, i.e. a week after your menstrual period. Your breasts are most likely to be tender the week before and the week during your period. If you are prone to having benign breast cysts like myself, these cysts may be bigger before and during your period and cause more pain during the ultrasound scan and mammogram.
I didn’t wait at the hospital for the report to be ready as the hubs was in a hurry to fetch me back. He had to send Alycia to Sunway Uni for class, then fetched me from the hospital, before picking up Cass from the skating rink at Pavillion Bukit Jalil. The estimated time for the report to be ready is at least 2 hours.
The mammogram report and images were accessible from the SunMedGo website and phone app after 2+ hours, which I think is very convenient for patients.
The total cost for the 3D Mammogram is RM404, which is money well spent for peace of mind and allows for the detection of breast cancer at an early stage of development.
Thank God, it’s an all-clear report 🙏
I waited for almost an hour for my turn, which ain’t that long as compared to other hospitals. The overall experience was pretty pleasant. I shall be back to do another 3D Mammogram in two years.
Have you done your mammogram yet? If no, it’s advisable to get it done once every two years as it saves lives.
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Yes, I agree women should have an annual mammogram. It’s a life saver! I’m followed every year by the Ontario Breast Screening Program, have had both regular and 3D mammogram. And ultrasound plus a needle biopsy. Am considered high risk as my mother was 6 months pregnant with me when she had breast cancer ( in those days she had a full mastectomy plus radium treatment..amazing I did not develop 2 heads!😆) There was no question they would save the mother only if anything went wrong. I had my first lumpectomy at age 17, in Penang. Have had a couple more, but these days they can do a needle biopsy.
Here’s a suggestion the hospital tech told me – take a pain pill an hour before the mammogram, helps with the discomfort.
Btw, love that bra dress…will pick one up when I’m in KL in 3 weeks!
Wow, you’re a miracle baby, considering what your brave mom went through when she was pregnant with you. Lumpectomy doesn’t always mean that
the lump is cancerous, right?
That bra dress from Uniqlo is a very old dress (at least 6-7 years old). Uniqlo doesn’t have such sleeveless dresses now but they do have other bra tops and bra dresses. Welcome back to Malaysia and enjoy your holidays!
Lumpectomy is just the name of the procedure. Test still has to be run to decide malignant or benign. Thankfully my tests have always been benign…just ‘lumpy’.
Ah, I see. My mom went through multiple lumpectomies too decades ago. After one of the procedures, the sutures ruptured when she sneezed at home. It was a bloody scene that I will never forget. I was about 10yo then. When medical got more advanced, her surgeon did fine needle aspiration for those lumps. Thank God too, they were all benign.