Comment from Janie King

Excellent

Definitely a topic that men and women both have to take seriously. I have a neighbor that just had her second breast removed because of cancer. It's not a respecter of persons, everyone needs to pay attention. Good advice. God bless.

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2012

Thanks, Janie. I really appreciate you taking time to read my essay. Blessings to you as well! Bev

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

A very informative and humorous piece that I hope everyone especially women read. Love your description of the torture of a breast exam--even for me, a barely B! "inflate like a Hindenburg... to the size of a crepe. " LMAO! Another belly laugh over the story of "lumpy breasts." Wish I had a sixer to give you. This is great. Oh- great play on words in the title.

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2012

Hey, Spitfire. I really appreciate your awesome review. Thanks, also, for the virtual six. I know mammograms are not comfortable for anybody. So far, I haven't had anyone chew me out for THAT insensitivity. I really appreciate your support, my friend. Kind regards, Bev

Comment from The Stranger

Excellent

this is very close to my heart as my mother died from breast cancer, you have made a very important point in writing this, get checked regularly!

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2012

I'm sorry you lost your mother to breast cancer. You have my sympathy, TS. It can be a dreadful way to go when diagnosed in advanced stages. So I couldn't agree more with your wise advice. Thanks for stopping by! Kind regards, Bev

Comment from mumsyone

Excellent

This is a great essay, very informative, but with some humor, too. Thanks for sharing what we all need to know (even men).

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2012

Thanks so much, mumsyone. I appreciate your generous review! Bev

Comment from Kaine Darcwater

Excellent

It truly sounds like Hell to get a mammogram. Almost as bad as getting a prostate exam, though I have never had one. I know that my Mother has had several mammograms and all we clear thank God. I could never imagine breast cancer in a man. You sure can't squeeze his breasts into that clamp. I guess that is where the MRI would come in. May all of your exam's come back clear. Kudos. ;)

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2012

Hi, Bryan. Thanks for the stellar review and for your sharing your personal insights. Both men and women have breast tissue - a fact that many men don't realize. So, any unusual knots, growths or lumps in the area of the bilateral chest or armpits should definitely be looked at. I appreciate your good luck wishes, my friend. Kind regards, Bev

Comment from Pen&Ink

Excellent

Hello Bev,

You carried off quite well a discussion of a relatively delicate area. A bit of humor never hurts when it comes to medical issues.

An entertaining and educational read.

Ray

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2012

Hi, Ray. Thanks for the excellent review. Always great to hear from you! Bev

Comment from Margaret Snowdon

Excellent

I can relate to this -
I'm a 38B, but plenty
big enough for my overall
size (5ft.2.5ins)....
and have had over 40 lumps
over the years. But thank
the Lord, each was a cist
which was drawn off by a
suringe.. leaving no marks
at all.

Here, women over a certain
age, have free regular check-ups,
which is, such a comfort.

Margaret

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2012

Thank you for your excellent review and for sharing your personal perspective, Margaret. I'm sure each time must have been a tremendous relief. Another reason to see a physician, they can draw off the fluid from cysts in the office just as you described. Though, not all can be taken care of that way and some doctors won't even try - it's a quick way to take care of the problem. Kind regards, Bev

Comment from Showboat

Excellent

Excellent essay and a humorous take on a very serious subject. I too am what's sometimes referred to as well- endowed. Tomorrow is my day, the big squeeze, gotta do it every year. I'll be 69 in March ... good grief, I don't believe it ... but yes, I will. Thank God no more need for the pap, but the mamo never ends.

Very good!

Hugs,
Gayle

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2012

Hi, Gayle. You certainly do not look 69! Good luck with your mammogram and good on you that you take care of yourself. I so appreciate your excellent review. Thanks for stopping by, my friend. Xxx Bev

Comment from BarnCat

Exceptional

This is an exceptiopnal write that should find its was into a magazine. Your humor brings us into the article and guides us through the important information contianed within. Your narrative is engaging and easy to follow. I learned a few things from this -- one of which is that you are an accomplished writer. D

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2012

Thank you so much, D. What a gracious and generous review. I'm so pleased that the article was informative for you. That's the best part of writing for me. I can't begin to adequately convey what your words mean to me - I hold them dear. Bless You! Bev

Comment from Spiritual Echo

Excellent

Great story, good advice, but written in such a marvelous self-depracating manner that you are instantly loveable as the author.

Now, I didn't say sweet, you write with the confidence of a woman who has had to fight back in this world, but definately loveable.

Great attitude.

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2012

Hi, Spiritual Echo. I'll take loveable over sweet any day. Most of my life I've been considered too naive, so your comment tickles me to no end! Thanks for the awesome review. Warm regards, Bev