My First Mammogram || Mayim Bialik

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5 жыл бұрын

Hey, it's Mayim, and I recently had the "rite of passage" of experiencing my first ever mammogram. A mammogram screening is an important and necessary procedure for women's health (though it's worth noting that men can also get breast cancer, and should be getting regular screenings as well!). I was nervous about going, so I made a video diary to document step-by-step what the appointment is like in case there are other people nervous about receiving a mammogram like I was.
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About Mayim Bialik:
You might know me as Amy Farrah Fowler from The Big Bang Theory or from Blossom but there are so many other parts of me that you might not be aware of! I’m trained as a neuroscientist, I'm a passionate activist, an observant Jew, a perfectly imperfect mother, and I'm a complicated human being like many of you. This is the place where I wear all of those hats - and none of them have a flower on them! ;)

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@tokiaholic 5 жыл бұрын

my mom died of breast cancer almost 2 months ago. She never really told me about the mammogram experience, so thank you for this video. You helped a daughter who doesn’t have a mom to teach her these things anymore 💕

@HappyFarmsLa 5 жыл бұрын

Sending hugs to you. Losing a parent is awful.

@lyndarebustillo9114 5 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry about your mom 💕

@betsy032785 5 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss , I lost my mom to endometrial cancer almost 5 years ago .

@seanascala5683 5 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss. Very sorry.

@carolgonzalez546 5 жыл бұрын

So incredibly sorry. I lost my mama some years ago as well so I feel your sorrow. Much love to u.

@winterrose1375 5 жыл бұрын

I think this is the best video i have ever seen. This is fantastic. Your humor and relatability absolutely shines. Beautiful. I also love how you advocated for yourself. This would be a great PSA for women.

@GiaBlinks 5 жыл бұрын

Never trust a doctor who doesn't know who Mayim Bialik is. This question will now be a part of whatever interviewing I may have to do in the future.

@mrbqkc 5 жыл бұрын

Breast cancer warrior over here 💪 I got my diagnosis at 32, so start early ladies 😊💕

@HappyFarmsLa 5 жыл бұрын

I'm making an appt at 38. Thank you

@kitno5 5 жыл бұрын

I agree get early. I was diagnoised at 38. Keep spreading the word.

@LS-Moto 5 жыл бұрын

27 over and a fellow battler... just that its testicular cancer with me. Stay strong and pull through.

@dulce150 3 жыл бұрын

Im 21 with a painful lump & my doctor said I should get one

@ScaryGodjilla 5 жыл бұрын

Greetings! Breast cancer survivor here! One thing I had a mammo tech tell me was that sometimes it helps to slightly bend your knees. It can alleviate some of that pulling sensation you may experience in the upper chest. It worked for me! Also, I'm here to let everyone know, breast cancer is super scary, but it's not always a death sentence. I had a lumpectomy, 20 sessions of radiation, and now I take a hormone blocker. I have a less than 10% recurrence probability. GO GET YOUR PILLOWS PANINI'D!

@MrShenhai 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that you're doing well! :)

@Carol-D.1324 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing story!! So glad to hear you are doing so well! ❤️

@rosasosa8262 5 жыл бұрын

I wish i had that tip a long time ago. Jeeze i will remember next time lol thanks!!

@codename495 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your recovery!!

@mangelesmartinez8772 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. ❤️

@allanmiller6897 5 жыл бұрын

Helpful lovely woman. This lady is so grounded in a time where that is lacking in celebrity world. I'm glad I subscribed.

@QLV1317 5 жыл бұрын

The first mammogram is super-scary, and YOU DID IT!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

@PeterNancarrow 5 жыл бұрын

5:20 "I'm an actor" - the first thought that went into the doctor's head was "Yeah right - everybody is an actor in LA! bet she works at the Cheesecake Factory!"

@LindaB651 5 жыл бұрын

Mazel tov! I too, have dense breast tissue, and both fibroid and fluid-filled cysts. Had to have a mammogram and sonogram every 6 months for the past couple of years. Two months ago I was finally was cleared to have the one annual exam. Yay! The things women have to endure!

@elliotwehrstein4524 5 жыл бұрын

The cat's reaction to your description of your grandma's "speciality bras"!!! XD 1:53

@apelger8360 5 жыл бұрын

😂 At least two people commented on the cat's expression. I'm going to re-watch that part. 😄

@Shay2theT 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my god. I couldn't concentrate on what Mayim is saying there because of the cat. 😂 Some zooming in on it there would've killed me.

@harley8680 5 жыл бұрын

LOL I love it!!!

@narda92pod 5 жыл бұрын

came here for a comment about the cat. Couldn't concentrate either 😂

@sylvias4899 5 жыл бұрын

Yes ladies get that mammogram but oh my gosh that cats face. I'll think of that expression when I get mine.🤤🐱

@andreaschenckmckinnon7373 5 жыл бұрын

I just had my first mammogram today. 🎉Wish I had seen this before I went. Would have saved a lot of anxiety. This is something women just do not discuss enough and thank you for sharing your experience because it really is strange but in the end it was very easy to do. ❤️

@oliviachainey7029 5 жыл бұрын

It's cool that you talk about this on your channel, it helps stop so many people avoiding it!

@lisaciancanelli2924 5 жыл бұрын

Mammograms are super important mammogram caught my cancer in the early stages

@k8lynmae 5 жыл бұрын

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@mirfir 5 жыл бұрын

Lisa Ciancanelli excellent

@deirdrehunte139 5 жыл бұрын

Lisa Ciancanelli mine too

@georgiacarnahan2011 5 жыл бұрын

Me too, had surgery this month! Congrats!

@KayraR1221 5 жыл бұрын

Did you have any sort of symptoms or signs beforehand?

@froggerrose 5 жыл бұрын

So I'm only 27 and I've had to have one of these already because cancer runs so much in my family and I had a lump they were concerned about... It is a crazy weird feeling and you are awesome for talking about it because I was terrified beforehand and something like this might have helped me to feel less scared.

@k8lynmae 5 жыл бұрын

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@slinkyscrap 5 жыл бұрын

My mother and grandmother both died from breast cancer, so I've been getting mammograms since I was 35. I'm almost 50 now and no signs of cancer. I know they are uncomfortable, but they are vital and necessary. Thank you, Mayim, for being so honest about your fears and anxieties. It's a scary thing, being confronted with the possibility of cancer.

@spacewitchvulcan 5 жыл бұрын

It blows my mind that you have to pay for this in The States! In Ireland we get mammograms, cervical smears ect for free...

@spacewitchvulcan 5 жыл бұрын

@J. C. Obviously. In Ireland though, it doesn't matter what's in your bank account the day of your appointment. I'm sure that fact alone has saved lives...

@Hiforest 4 жыл бұрын

@J. C. True - every other industrial country is paying significantly less though.

@EricaL2024 2 жыл бұрын

Are there 350 million+ people in Ireland? That’s something that people in other countries need to think about. The US is also the military for a lot of countries, so they save money that way as well. Healthcare isn’t free because someone is paying for it somewhere.

@dianeharrison4975 Жыл бұрын

Yes thanks god all free on uk but we pay in our taxes!

@mars7612 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, I loved this video! Such an important topic. Plus, you're so good at making awkward topics seem more comfortable and normal 😊

@AnastaAnam28 5 жыл бұрын

Great video 💖 I admire you so much! You never shy away from the tough videos but you make them fun to watch and experience with you. Thank you for that 💖

@jemimadaniel8364 5 жыл бұрын

When you said your cat wants you to cancel and you decided to go any way, your cat's reaction was beautiful. 🤗You did it!!! Thanks for sharing your experience with us. 😊

@mariaisabelgonzalez9063 4 жыл бұрын

I started doing the mammogram at 31 years old when my dad died from cancer. I stopped doing it for 5 years because everyone said that I was too young and I probably should wait till 40. Now I'm 36, currently in chemo, waiting for my surgery. Seriously don't skip this exam, it's very important

@spottylife2305 5 жыл бұрын

"Braless with my pom pom earrings"....too funny! 😂

@underworldfilms86 5 жыл бұрын

Wish I was there.

@kathrynkruszelnicki7601 5 жыл бұрын

First of all, cats make everything better! I love when they make appearances in your videos! Second, I am so thankful to live in Canada and often don’t have to even think about “can I afford this”? Although, even Canada can make some improvements on its healthcare system, I am still beyond thankful we have one!!!!

@cynthiaanderson-morrisette2825 5 жыл бұрын

Only you, Mayim, could make this subject hilarious! 😁 Kudos!

@jessicaleighton 5 жыл бұрын

You are adorable and I freaking love how humble you are. So proud of you! 👏🏼

@Tracy-le9fl 5 жыл бұрын

Mammograms and screening colonoscopies are a life saving procedure. Wish my mother-in-law knew that. Mayim, your video is priceless. Should be played while women wait for their hair to dry in the salon. ❤️

@carlgreisheimer5278 4 жыл бұрын

Based on some of the vlogs she has done, it seems like she wanted a divorce.

@reginabarth6506 5 жыл бұрын

I honestly couldn't be happier about the videos you are spoiling us with. Hilarious and yet profound! This is actually the content I joined KZfaq for. And I can't stress this enough: It's a catharsis hearing you talk about so many important issues! So thank you very very much Mayim! Your work is highly appreciated, please do keep it up! All the love✨

@MayimBialik 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is so sweet! :)

@emilymae29 5 жыл бұрын

I love how you made a video diary about this. It was very entertaining and will surely be helpful to many people. Love you❤️

5 жыл бұрын

Your compassion is immense and admirable!

@dearsuester 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Mayim, these personal things are not easy to process and you really do help by letting us know what to expect with honesty.

@coryoplayer 5 жыл бұрын

Yes the first time is always the hardest. Because we don't know what it feels like. You did it and now you know you can do it again Mayim.

@SweevosWife325 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this Mayim!! This topic is so important and I personally appreciate it and you, so much! 💜💜💜

@andersonfamily 5 жыл бұрын

cute story Mayim! Welcome to the mammogram club! I was supposed to go at 40 but waited until I was 43 and after my Primary Care Dr. hounded me.. I was so scared and yes it was not very comfortable but went smoothly! WAY TO GO LADY!

@torrey8766 5 жыл бұрын

I am so grateful for this video and your vulnerability and honesty. I'm 26 and mammograms are on my brain because of past history of breast cancer in my family and in friends around me. Thank you for making me a little less fearful for my future.

@foodmonkeydairies4433 5 жыл бұрын

So glad I live in the UK. Hooray for the NHS. Bravo Mayim for making sure you got this done x

@KateSpadeAddict 5 жыл бұрын

Georgie Martin what’s so great about the NHS? I’ve heard horror stories of it.

@MrsChattyCathy 5 жыл бұрын

In the U.S. we have several programs that offer free testing. We're good. Also, if you break a bone, it's fixed within hours. NHC gives painkillers and you wait for a call....could take weeks.

@StephieGsrEvolution 5 жыл бұрын

It's interesting how people who don't live in the UK correct people who do live in the UK about the NHS. It's still a decent system compared to US. It was even better before Thatcher and the Tories cut funding.

@StephieGsrEvolution 5 жыл бұрын

@@MrsChattyCathy that's simply fake news

@MrsChattyCathy 5 жыл бұрын

I have friends and family that have NHS. And...the Canadians come here for health care.

@user-md1dq6sh8v 4 ай бұрын

Just wanted to hop on here to say this is from 4 years ago now, but is still so relevant and I appreciate this video even though I've already gone through this now twice in my 45 years of life. I too share in the dense breast club! Woo hoo! All of your descriptions are 100% spot on. I will never be able to look at another organization container without busting up now...thanks. Cheers to healthy ta ta's!!!!

@dothedo3667 5 жыл бұрын

Very clear and concise video, while making it a little funny and not at all boring! Keep it going, Mayim!

@MCeili 5 жыл бұрын

I love how the universe works. I have me first diagnostic mammogram tomorrow. Thanks for this.

@triciag3311 5 жыл бұрын

I had a breast reduction when I was 31 and had to start getting mammograms at 35. I'm 46 now so I've had quite a few. It's not so bad, and you explained the experience very well for those who haven't had it done. Speaking of which, this is a great reminder that I'm due for mine! Those pom pom earrings are the best!

@apelger8360 5 жыл бұрын

One of your best videos! Thank you. I've been putting this off for years now, but my best friend convinced me that I need to do it. So your video came at the right time. I'm going to call tomorrow and make the appointment!!

@oliviagreen7423 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much Mayim!💯 I've got my first mammogram in three days and am very nervous😬 You really helped calm some of my anxiety🙌 You're an amazing, wonderful human being and I very much appreciate your openness and honesty. Please never change, we love ya!🌻🌺🌷💜

@tammyt870 5 жыл бұрын

A mammogram is like bear-hugging a Xerox machine naked ....

@egoy34 5 жыл бұрын

wait, is their a photocopy? ohhhh😳😳😳 im out.

@nicolearntz7809 5 жыл бұрын

Tammy Tenison best description EVER!!!! FTW!!

@tammyt870 5 жыл бұрын

@@egoy34 oh yes. You get a lovely souvenir black and white suitable for framing LOL

@lsgiron 5 жыл бұрын

Tammy Tenison Yes, but with even more squishing! 😂

@codename495 5 жыл бұрын

This may be the clearest most concise and easily u ceratopsian explanation ever! It’s shorter than my compliment!

@Imogen18113 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mayim, thanks for sharing. Lots of women are afraid to have a mammogram. I live in the United Kingdom. We have a wonderful heath care. Here in the UK, our health taken care of through our taxation systems. I feel really sorry for people who don't have the means to afford propped health care.

@liquiddroll 5 жыл бұрын

dawn j so how do you know to which hospital you should go? I mean can you just go randomly to any hospital requesting for a service? For real?

@Momentita 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I just had MY first mammogram, and seeing your video last week helped put me at ease. I have white coat syndrome, so anything to do with medical care triggers me. I felt so much better, and that, coupled with having a wonderful technician who laughed with me about wrangling boobs, made the experience bearable. So grateful! 🙏🏼❤️

@mirajvakil9300 5 жыл бұрын

MISS U IN BIG BANG THEORY! I CRY EACH TIME I SEE YOU IN THE LAST EPISODE!

@avidfan47 5 жыл бұрын

Addressing a significant issue w candor and some humor. Love these " real life" vlogs!

@deborahjones6330 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting this video, it's a service to all women and I'm so glad you did it for yourself. Now you know it's not sooo bad and you'll get it done every year from here on in. I'm getting my MD referral next month for my annual. :-)

@chrisbecker4412 5 жыл бұрын

Just came to say your cats are adorable!!! ❤ Also, good on you for getting your regular screenings!!

@richardhoover4471 5 жыл бұрын

Mayim, What a wonderfully courageous and helpful video! And, of course, your inimitable sense of humor shone through as it always does!😃

@janmilligan7768 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this! It’s an important message. I had my first and only mammogram 9 years ago. A double mastectomy later, I’m so thankful I went. So happy your test results were good.

@allgoodmusic86 5 жыл бұрын

I love your descriptions....and your cats! Thank you for sharing a part of you with us. :-) BTW, your house looks so cozy and comfy. Not something I'd expect from an Emmy Award winning actor---chrome and clean lines. I love that you're so down-to-earth.

@mogain9258 Ай бұрын

I'm 40 and will be getting my first Mammogram soon. This video makes me feel much more comfortable with it. Thank you Mayim!

@ForTheCurie 5 жыл бұрын

A woman of many talents and an inspiration to girls trying to get along in the academic world and honestly just girls trying to get along in this world.

@ScottDLR 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you're well Mayim. You're right; all women should get them. Much love to you.

@Viscera1969 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats Glad all is well. Thank You for all those years of the TBBT.

@yolandadelazerda207 5 жыл бұрын

Way to go May! I have stage 1A breast cancer and it was diagnosed because of my yearly mammogram. Your setting a great example! Mazeltov!

@audrey_playzblox921oofnoob9 5 жыл бұрын

So glad we can all continue to see you. You should be nominated for best actress on the finale! I really mean it.

@newfiegal7842 5 жыл бұрын

It must have been a relief to know your screening was clear! Also I’m happy mammograms are free in Canada 🇨🇦

@jeanwhite242 5 жыл бұрын

Newfiegal 78 nor really free, our taxes pay for it.🇨🇦👍

@laurene1389 5 жыл бұрын

Because my mom had breast cancer, my mammograms started when I was 34 and now at 38 I've had at least 7 of them thanks to things showing up as "questionable" that all turned out to be fine. I'm planning a preventative double mastectomy when I turn 40. Ladies, it's nerve wracking, but mammograms are not nearly as dramatic or painful as you think. Go get one. Get one.

@shawnaginther1987 5 жыл бұрын

The only reason you get a Mastectomy is because you have DCIS cells that need removing. Talk to your doctor first.

@amandagerhart566 5 жыл бұрын

This video made me unexpectedly very emotional. First I would like to say I’m proud of you for not putting this off as so many women do because it is emotionally and physically terrifying. Second THANK YOU for sharing your journey to show many women that it’s not just pain followed by bad news. Third congratulations for surviving your first mammogram!! 💕

@carinam4258 5 жыл бұрын

The last episode of The Big Bang theory was beautiful! The perfect ending for this amazing show. Thank you so much for these amazing 12 years!!! ❤️😢😢😢

@gaylefish9435 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you stuck up for what you needed. I am now 63 so I do this every year. Pretty routine after a few times. Xo

@mckenna8663 5 жыл бұрын

Routine... But dang, it hurts to have them smashed for those few moments. Also, I'm short... Could I please have a box to stand on. I feel like this machine is hanging me up by the breast.

@ashcole54able 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for being so open! Your description of the process was spot on. I had my first mammogram at 22 when my dr. found a lump at my annual checkup. I was still breastfeeding my 1yo so when the arm on the machine smooshed my breast, breastmilk literally shot across the room. 😒 Luckily it was just a blocked milk duct and not anything serious. Hopefully you get great news.

@aprilzella 5 жыл бұрын

Such an important video thank you for making this Mayim! Who knows, someone who doesn't want to get a mammogram can see this video and decide that it's better safe than sorry!

@IrishRunningVlog 5 жыл бұрын

This video is amazing, thank you for sharing your experience. It actually doesn’t feel so daunting now that I’ve seen what you’ve been through.

@cw531gurl 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting this information out there. It's not a pleasant experience for women but it can be a life-saver. 5 years ago I put off having my yearly mammogram for 3 months but then my doctor wouldn't renew my regular meds until I did. They found a small area which turned out to be a rare, fast-growing, malignant breast tumor. Lumpectomy and radiation took care of it but if I had waited another year my prognosis might not have been so good. 5 years cancer free this coming September! If at all possible, get your mammogram!

@ILOLnumber1 5 жыл бұрын

Holy cow!!! I literally just got home from my mammogram today too! I agree, it was fast and awkward, but for me, IT HURT!!! I'm in Canada, so like most developed countries, it's paid for by our government, which I am deeply grateful for...even if it does hurt.

@pinkbutterflies1679 5 жыл бұрын

Gen Smiley All mammograms are free in the U.S. at age 40 to 45,sooner if it runs in your family.

@ILOLnumber1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maree! I'm relieved to hear that, but now I'm also confused. The impression I got based on the very last part of this video is that it's not free. @mayimbialik mentions that she had to pay for it and will be submitting it to her health insurance provider and she is in her 40s, and has breast cancer in her family history.

@pinkbutterflies1679 5 жыл бұрын

Gen Smiley I’m not sure why a millionaire and yes she is one google how much she makes per episode of her TV show and the others she has done. Why wouldn’t she have private health insurance I don’t know. Maybe her doctor didn’t think she needed one, IDK. I’m just tired of rich people Hollywood stars and the media who aren’t middle class telling people from different countries we don’t or never had free insurance for the poor and elderly we do and we did before Obama Care. . Most large company’s offer insurance but some people don’t feel it’s necessary to have until they get sick and really see they need it. Yes some families with one income can’t afford it but they can cash pay and it’s affordable. “My woman’s center” only charges $100.00 for the mammogram and exam and blood test. A little pricey but not bad. But we have free clinics that do your one year exam for a small fee, it goes by your income. Don’t believe everything you hear from these people. It’s all about money. She gets paid to do these UTube video’s. Plus lots of free stuff from companies.

@ILOLnumber1 5 жыл бұрын

I don't see anything wrong with people get money and free stuff for their YT channel. Especially if it's reaching a lot of people and helping them in some way. Regardless of how much or how little money you make elsewhere, maintaining a KZfaq channel is a lot of work. So just like any other job, I think you should get compensation for your work.

@pinkbutterflies1679 5 жыл бұрын

Gen Smiley That’s not really what I’m saying I’m talking about insurance. Nothing to do with her channel. Just that insurance is free to low income people in the U.S. always has been it covers everything, Including her mammogram why she said she would submitting it to her insurance company makes zero sense. She’s rich,she can afford to pay for it out of her pocket. Plus the cash price for a mammogram is cheap. She must be taking about people in third world countries who can’t afford to get on.

@toxic1venom 5 жыл бұрын

I'm just soo glad your ok.

@StephRosebud 5 жыл бұрын

You are the cutest. Thank you for making such educational content and for doing it in such entertaining way 😊💕

@shawnmcpeak6184 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Club Mayim. it is a valuable test. I was diagnosed Jan 2016. It's not fun. Take it Easy.

@k8lynmae 5 жыл бұрын

Please do your research on mammograms. they are a SCAM and here is why kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sNR8iN2axK_MYIk.html&frags=pl%2Cwn

@eroche913 5 жыл бұрын

Mammentous! Good health and long life to you Mayim.

@sloftin 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your continued authenticity. This brought me back to my first one. Hugs to you.

@pennybast3953 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you did this. It's uncomfortable af, but It's just a few minutes of your life and so important to do. You're right that no one should have to go without basic preventative care.

@TheCrusader1000 5 жыл бұрын

Im glad everything was ok for you. Ive got to go for a cat scan for my upper chest to check my heart. So on the day i will watch your video again and may be do my own just to keep my mind busy. Lots of love Shalom xx

@angierobertson2907 5 жыл бұрын

Mayim, You described it exactly like my first. I remember as the tray came down very uncomfortable thinking I can take this, then she cranked it more. OMG. I think I’ve had five with most recent last November. It is uncomfortable and embarrassing although if discomfort can save a life it’s worth it. Welcome to the Squishy Club. 😀 Angie St. Louis Missouri

@isabeljaimesmartinez9190 5 жыл бұрын

Very good that you got through it. It hurts but necessary. You got it.

@copycatcraftsbyjill3008 5 жыл бұрын

Bless your heart for posting this video. I loved it. It was so honest and real. I love your cats too. They are as beautiful and loving as you are with your boys. How sweet your kitty was trying to comfort you. Awwwww. I am so happy all is well. You are a favorite actress of mine and I look forward to your future projects.

@kalinosmom 5 жыл бұрын

I've had several mammograms since before I was 40 since breast cancer runs in my mom's family. You were great at describing the experience. I just had one last week. It does feel like the tech is handling risen dough. LOL! I don't look forward to them, but I do it and think about my Aunt Christine who passed away almost 9 years ago from a rare and deadly form of breast cancer called inflammatory breast cancer.

@Swissvale15218 5 жыл бұрын

Had my first one at 35 and at 65 I still wonder why it has to be so cold. 😬😬😬

@codename495 5 жыл бұрын

Carol Kane Hospitals are kept at that temp because it helps hard surfaces to stay at a temperature low enough to help slow or inhibit bacterial growth. It’s super uncomfortable but it’s a step in trying to limit nosocomial ( hospital acquired ) infections. The only wards in a hospital that are not kept chilly are burn wards.

@IanRob2011 5 жыл бұрын

They save lives. If you do have Cancer they can hopefully catch it earlier. So ladies take the advice of an old lady. Get your mammograms done and be grateful when they come back negative!! My Mom has breast Cancer twice. She lived to be 97 years old! Proud that you made this video. It does not take much time but you will feel really good about yourself for doing it. Love Nancy

@khutzel513 2 жыл бұрын

I had my first mammogram a couple days ago and I found your video SO helpful to watch beforehand. It wasn't bad at all!

@tinypinefarm7275 5 жыл бұрын

A yearly mammogram is free with any regular insurance plan. Doesn't make the pain any less, it's the absolute worst.

@phoebebuffet9541 5 жыл бұрын

Tiny Pine Farm i was waiting for her to describe the pain/feeling but didn’t. how bad is the pain and for how long? thanks

@geraldineoshea9652 5 жыл бұрын

@@phoebebuffet9541 not bad at all. Just a very brief squishing of the breasts. Totally fine.

@tinypinefarm7275 5 жыл бұрын

@@phoebebuffet9541 It was agonizing because of the way they have to angle you in there and, like Miss Mayim, I also have dense breast tissue. I hurt for like 2 weeks afterwards, not breast pain necessarily but pain around the breasts like ribs and around armpits, etc. I felt like I got hit by a car!

@tinypinefarm7275 5 жыл бұрын

My mistake, it is every one to two years, here is the info directly from the Healthcare.gov site: Breast cancer mammography screenings every 1 to 2 years for women over 40

@Brendan9674 5 жыл бұрын

Move to Canada. We smoosh all sorts of things with the compliments of the Gov.

@janbee1895 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mayim. I live in the uk were we have free medical care. We start getting Mammogram’a from the age of 50 as routine and then every two/three years. It’s scary the first time. And we have smear tests every five years. I’m 53 my mums hod breast cancer twice fully recovered she’s 80 in November. I try and remind people they they should go for these test as they do save lives Thank you for sharing your first time experience.

@raquelgodoy4236 5 жыл бұрын

I'm 39 and I survived too! Thank you for this video. Love from Brazil 😘

@DellaMasonStacy 5 жыл бұрын

That was HILARIOUS...thanks for sharing...and WELCOME TO THE CLUB LOL! :)

@gailacohenmorrison3108 5 жыл бұрын

I refer to them as squishograms.

@MK-rr7cg 5 жыл бұрын

Crushograms

@celialovett5880 5 жыл бұрын

Speaking as a fellow dense breasted individual, the technique has improved over the years. It used to be an ice cold opaque substance (think garage door closing on concrete floor in winter) they used to squeeze your melons flat as a pancake. Now it's ice cold acrylic. Hats off to progress!

@celticlass8573 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing things like this Miss Mayim. It's important for us all to remember that most people have found themselves in the position of thinking, "If I don't get this checked it's not real" or similar. It's much better to know, and to act if necessary, than to not know, and pay the consequences. Avoidance of anything (health-related or not) also causes more stress and anxiety, not less. The "what if's" can be brutal to carry around with you every day.

@CaitlynSpencer 5 жыл бұрын

Please do more vlogs! They are so refreshing and real. Great video :)

@baristawithhannah 5 жыл бұрын

Milk makers - I can’t 😂

@sarabrock6345 5 жыл бұрын

Cool video that makes a hard and awkward subject palatable. Thanks for demystifying the process for those of us who haven't gone through it yet.

@nancywidener2157 5 жыл бұрын

You crack me up! Welcome to the club, Mayim!! You get to do it again next year!!

@niecey319 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, I am also getting my first mammogram, an this eased my nerves.

@deadfred5968 5 жыл бұрын

Ultrasound is an imaging test that sends high-frequency sound waves through the breast and converts them into images on a viewing screen. There is no radiation involved. ... Ultrasounds are sometimes recommended for women with dense breasts because it can be harder for mammograms to detect cancer in dense breasts.

@Thisasizemore 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this!! I have to have my first one, and I’ve had serious anxiety about it and have been putting it off. I needed to see this video 💗

@catwilk8213 5 жыл бұрын

You are such an incredible women!! What a force to be reckoned with! I just adore you!!!

@tajima7593 5 жыл бұрын

Hey mayim. Miss you and the other tbbt cast members as well

@aridill 5 жыл бұрын

35, had my first last year and a biopsy. Both were worse in my mind. Neither hurt.

@kyrawinroth 5 жыл бұрын

So true! They treat them like dough. I'm 31 years old with a long history of breast cancer in my family, so I've already had like 3 mammograms done and they're not fun. But this is so important to help catch and treat cancer and more women should have access to this test. I'm lucky because in Chile, even though it's not the best health care system, we do have access to free mammograms if we can't afford them and that's very helpful. Thank you for doing this, awareness is key