10/14/2026
Laviv
I had my first mammogram at 35 after feeling pain in my right breast. Since then, I’ve had mammograms every year.
Last month, at my annual mammogram, they found something in my left breast. A follow-up ultrasound didn’t make it seem likely to be canc€r, but my doctor recommended another exam as a precaution. I went in today, and thankfully, they didn’t find anything suspicious. Still, they’ve recommended mammograms every six months for at least the next two years, just to keep an eye on things.
I’m sharing this not just for content sake, but to create awareness and as a reminder to take your breast health seriously. Breast canc€r can be present without obvious symptoms, and finding it early can make a real difference. Don’t panic if you have no concerns, but don’t put off screening or follow-up care either. Talk with your healthcare provider about what screening schedule is right for you, especially as you get older.
NB: I do not have any family history of breast canc£r, never smoked nor have any predisposing lifestyle
Please take care of yourself, and encourage the women you love to do the same. Laviv