Those of us born in the eighties know what an amazing race we are. Simulated childhood and digital teenage years, it’s the best of both worlds, almost You know, the downturn in the economy at the start of many of our careers made up for it, leaving us playing catch-up financially… pretty much ever since. Mercy, a national health care system, recently reminded us of the joys of youth by reminding us to schedule mammograms.
Yes, we are betrayed by nostalgia.
A group of Mercy doctors, nurses, technicians and administrators came together and told us, “If you collect Beanie Babies, it’s time for your first mammogram.”
“If your favorite song is ‘Hit Me Baby One More Time,’ it’s time for your first mammogram.”
Guys. we are Just sit here. What have we done to you to deserve such public disrespect? Indeed, it’s a bittersweet symphony of barbs, a reminder of the cruel march of time that we don’t ask for or need right now.
But, like this is what i call musicthe hits for millennials keep coming…
“If you remember texting on your BlackBerry, now is the time to get your first mammogram.”
“If you hear this sound *distinctive electronic noise that suggests dial-up Internet*, it’s time for your first mammogram.”
constantly…
However, even though we are both only 23, we are actually in our 30s and 40s. Considering the 1980s were 20 years ago, I know the math doesn’t add up, but apparently top scientists have proven that we’re all between 35 and 44 years old.
other Leading scientists, particularly those at the American Cancer Society, tell us that breast cancer screening is for women with an average risk of cancer—if you don’t have a personal history of breast cancer, a strong family history of breast cancer, or a gene commonly known as BRCA Mutations increase chance of breast cancer – ok optionally Get a mammogram every year starting at age 40. .
Women who are at high risk for breast cancer—have a known BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation or have a first-degree relative with one; had chest radiation therapy before age 30; have Li-Fraumeni syndrome, Cowden syndrome, or Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome ; or those with a lifetime risk of 20% to 25% or higher based on family history-based assessment tools – should be scheduled for annual screening starting at age 30.
so not only Are you calling me old by highlighting childhood milestones, with the end result being that you want to squeeze my breasts like you’re trying to squeeze orange juice out of them? As Stephanie Tanner said: “So rude!”
But honestly? It worked: After reading this, I finally scheduled the mammogram I was supposed to have a year ago. Well done, Messi. (Thank you!)
