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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

X marks the spot!

My favorite day of the week, with my friend Jenny, Jenny I got your number.....Jenny Matlock Alphabet Thursday, and here is her phone number....867-5309 ( I am soooo corny I know) I thought where do I turn to?  and then I thought  I got it, I got it!! so let's have a good time this week!~
I am wondering just how many X's are going to be out there.  I am betting we will see a lot X-rays...so I decided to put my little Debbiedoo's twist and humor, and get some X-tra brownie points from the teacher. So what exactly is an X-ray?



    1. A relatively high-energy photon having a wavelength in the approximate range from 0.01 to 10 nanometers.
    2. A stream of such photons, used for their penetrating power in radiography, radiology, radiotherapy, and scientific research. Often used in the plural. Also called roentgen ray.
  1. A photograph taken with x-rays.
  2. OK, we knew all this right?
Being a woman, we all know the anxiety of going for our yearly Mammo's!~ So very important, and I do hope you go as scheduled.  As we know early detection is our best chance of survival on this dreaded disease called Breast Cancer. Even if you feel a lump or bump or something that just does not feel or look right....do make an appointment to get it checked out. I have heard and known of cases when a woman feels a lump and possibly  it is still NOT detected on X-ray, so be persistent and ask for an ultra sound or MRI.  I know some women do not like to even do their own self examinations as we do not know what feels weird and what feels normal to us. Here is a little tutorial I found that looks user friendly to follow.
http://www.stevens-tech.edu/womensresources/resources/Breast%20Self%20Exam.JPG Sorry guys who come over for Alphabet Thursday, as I have mentioned before with me...expect the unexpected!~ This is important stuff for us gals!
Seeing I started off on such a serious note,  I will end this segment with some mammo humor....hope you enjoy, go for your MAMMO soon if you have not done so.!
http://www.butlerwebs.com/jokes/images/Manograms.jpg
Well you see guys we can arrange something for you as well....
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbwzgr3DtWBzmbxlrJTYJhT-T8jQvvXt3otlX2Bv4GnRxk3fYr15pxpmeKMe7TNfyg4T8tQ-JyH7XM-_atRSa5Jnu0L-FkHwFrlq_0L4MiNMncSra6B-m-5oo_5mmxmJGtlxUKVSaujyjM/s400/mammogram2.jpg
Yep that is what it feels like when we leave!
http://davegranlund.com/cartoons/wp-content/uploads/color-mammograms-web.jpg
Then of course they go and change the guidlines on us.  What does your Doctor say? I have been going every years since I am 39. I really hate going every year, however I would rather go every year than not....
http://storms.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345157d269e20115708aa499970b-800wi
 Perhaps you have never had one either.....this is the time to go....http://betweenfriendsblog.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8354c22ad69e20115707ed028970b-800wi Because you have to.  That is all for my  class today.  Hope you have learned something, laughed a bit, and remember to schedule your Mammogram.  I go every October, that is breast cancer awareness month...I never forget! Speaking of never forget.  Don't forget to GO vote for me if you liked my Oprah audition tape.  You may view and vote. Vote as many times as you have time for...vote, backspace, vote again!!~

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55 Comments:

Blogger Melanie said...

You are so funny, Debbie.
I haven't had a mammogram yet, but it's so nice to hear what I have to look forward to!! :)
Thanks.

June 29, 2010 at 6:48 PM  
Blogger Blondie's Journal said...

Great post, Debbie. There are a lot of women that put off getting their yearly mammogram~I am one of them. But it is SO important.

I really enjoyed your tongue in cheek look at this and the cute cartoons! Thanks!

xoxo
Janie

June 29, 2010 at 6:51 PM  
Blogger The Decorative Dreamer said...

Hi Miss Debbie! I have voted for you everyday since your post. Your numbers are growing! :)) Woohoo! Exciting! I hate going for my mammogram but I do it anyway! This is a nice and important reminder to everyone!

June 29, 2010 at 7:01 PM  
Blogger Linda @ A La Carte said...

Debbie great X post!! I have been racking my brain for this one. I agree lots of X-rays. I am thinking of something else! Let's hope it works.

June 29, 2010 at 7:05 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I like that you're spreading awareness on important issues. Add the responsible citizen part to your Oprah profile video!

June 29, 2010 at 7:05 PM  
Blogger Bonnie@Creative Decorating said...

Debbie, you are always good for the soul! I love the manogram!!! I am still laughing!

I'm still voting!!

June 29, 2010 at 7:21 PM  
Blogger Emily {Frilly Details} said...

Love this post! Very informative and also hilarious! That first cartoon is just too funny!!! My mom went in for a routine exam and they found a small lump. After some tests they discovered it was cancer. She had surgery asap and then treatment. That was almost two years ago and she's been clear since. SO SO SO SO important to get checked out every year. Catching things early is vital.

June 29, 2010 at 7:27 PM  
Blogger Michelle said...

The "manogram" was hilarious!!! This was a great post, Debbie. I've been going almost every year, since I lost my mom at such a young age, she was only 43 years old. I've been voting for you, too!...Michelle

June 29, 2010 at 7:33 PM  
Blogger Pam - @diy Design Fanatic said...

I am 50 and haven't ever had a mamogram. Every time I go to the gyn she gives me a slip to go, but I never do. I keep saying that I am going to have breast thermography done instead, which detects tumors earlier than a mammogram, but I haven't done that either! Thanks for the reminder!

June 29, 2010 at 7:41 PM  
Blogger Ms. Bake-it said...

Great post Debbie! Love the humor of course. I am one of those that put off mammos. I have been averaging about every two years (unless the doc nags me).

As soon as I received your email about your audition I voted and created a button for my sidebar. I voted again today. Good luck!

~ Tracy

June 29, 2010 at 7:41 PM  
Blogger A'n'G Johnson said...

thanks for stopping by! My doc is starting when I turn 30 since breast cancer runs rampid in our family.

June 29, 2010 at 7:47 PM  
Blogger Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Debbie, thanks for the informative x post and the good laugh!! I needed that.

June 29, 2010 at 8:13 PM  
Blogger 1 Funky Woman said...

What a good post and so important! I had my first one when I was 36, its so important!

Oh and I voted again! :)

June 29, 2010 at 8:39 PM  
Blogger Olive said...

I am a RN and am faithful with my preventative care. I say I have had my boobs "smashed in a cabinet!" when I get my MMG. Good Post. ~olive~

June 29, 2010 at 9:03 PM  
Blogger Sandi (Meme) said...

thanks so much for the reminder.....but I still think ewwwwww when I make the appointment. HOWEVER, my Mom and Grandmother both had BC, so I hae no choice. Have a blessed week. Sandi

June 29, 2010 at 9:12 PM  
Blogger Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Wonderful post, Debbie!

My way to remember to go yearly to my GYN to get a mammogram prescription is to schedule my appointment during the month of my birthday. That way I hope to ake sure I'll still be here to see another birthday!

I'm voting and voting! :-)

♥ Pat

June 29, 2010 at 9:58 PM  
Blogger FLOWERSHOPGURL said...

Hi Debbie, I love your sense of humor combined with a very serious reminder. I hope everyone out there is listening and goes and gets there yearly Mamo, thanks for reminding all of us that we should never be too busy to do this for ourselves and our loved ones!
Hugz,
Kim

June 29, 2010 at 10:16 PM  
Blogger Kathy@ Gone North said...

OK... I am overdue...I'll go, I'll go...
Voted & voted & voted & voted & voted some more :)
Good Luck!!! I want it to be someone I know ( & like :)

June 29, 2010 at 10:34 PM  
Blogger Terry @ La Bella Vie said...

Hey Girl! I just saw your post on La Bella Vie and love that you are along for the ride!
I thought about doing the garage salen part because my friend, Bonnie at "Creative Decorating on a Budget" does it and it looks like a hoot.
And girl, without a doubt you could be the next Oprah if I do say so...and I just did by voting!
WO Hoo yoiu go girl!
Terry

June 29, 2010 at 11:50 PM  
Blogger Holly Lefevre said...

I like you tie in with X! Great info and such important info. I am technically too young for one, but was having some weirdness happen and pressed my doctor and she sent me. We have a great breast care center here...everyone was fabulous and it rally did not hurt much.

June 30, 2010 at 1:38 AM  
Blogger Jo said...

yeah, I am due for one soon ... like last week soon ... great post Debbie, and wow, you are early for X day ... you are really going for those brownie points this week tee he he

June 30, 2010 at 1:52 AM  
Blogger Julie Kwiatkowski Schuler said...

I'm still a few years off from my first mammogram. I'll start when I'm 40, I guess. I do the self exams, though. I'm hoping they invent something better than that squishing thing by then.

June 30, 2010 at 7:23 AM  
Blogger Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Debbie,
So true!! Don't put off a mammo!! As a cancer survivor and a nurse, I know how crucial early detection is. Because of early detection, I did not have to have my kidney removed when a cancerous tumor caused a blockage from the kidney to the bladder in the ureter.
I had a breast biopsy last Oct. because of an area with irreg. margins on my last Mammo and I remain cancer free 5 years later so don't put it off. Also go for those colonoscopies after age 50 , it could save your life!!!!

Debbie

June 30, 2010 at 8:23 AM  
Blogger Donna said...

Ok Debbie, I am voting for the "manogram"! Too funny! Now I am off to vote for you again!

June 30, 2010 at 8:34 AM  
Blogger Christina's Creative Side said...

Those are some funny pictures! I finally got to watch your video, and of course I voted!! Good luck!

June 30, 2010 at 10:28 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My mom is in remission from Breast Cancer. I've been checking for years and years now. I had my first scare 2 years ago when I was 28. It was just tissue thank god. It is very important to do the check. Voting for you daily girl:)

June 30, 2010 at 10:37 AM  
Blogger laterg8r said...

great toons to make a very serious point :D

June 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You are too cute!

Thanks for visiting-and becoming a follower-of our silly little blog!

Also, thanks for bring a bit of humor to such a serious topic.. It makes it a little less scary for those of us who are still mammogram virgins!

I voted for you!

June 30, 2010 at 11:32 AM  
Blogger myletterstoemily said...

ha ha!!

4, 763 votes so far!!!!!!!! amazing.
you're gonna win, i just know it.
i voted 5 times.

blessings,
lea

June 30, 2010 at 3:30 PM  
Blogger Eve said...

Thanks for the very important post. Mammograms are so important, I'm getting mine soon.

June 30, 2010 at 3:40 PM  
Blogger The Decorative Dreamer said...

Thanks girlfriend! I have been busy. Blogging takes alot out of you when you do two in one day! Good thing it was overcast today and this was my stay home day. I'm not sure how much we will be on the water as it is insane here too on the 4th! Lots of reckless boaters! We will most likely be lakeside or will go out in the sailboat where they cannot help but see us! Take care and have a wonderful 4th! You don't need to post this to your blog if you don't want, just wanted to say thanks for all the support always! I appreciate it! Gotta go cast another vote for you today too! :))

June 30, 2010 at 6:24 PM  
Blogger GardenOfDaisies said...

LOL!!!

June 30, 2010 at 10:52 PM  
Blogger Red Couch Recipes said...

Debbie, once again, good luck on your audition! I have voted, but it sounds like you can vote again so I will try tomorrow...when you get your show you can walk us through mammograms and we will say...we remember her when she used to play Alphabe-Thursday. Hugs! Joni

July 1, 2010 at 12:15 AM  
Blogger jen said...

I haven't mammo'd it yet. I've been nursing babies forever, and I don't think they'd appreciate milk in their machine!
Visiting from Alphabe-Thursday.
I'm headed over to check out your clip.

July 1, 2010 at 12:55 AM  
Blogger Cheryl D. said...

Fun blog about an important subject!

July 1, 2010 at 1:53 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Dear Debbie,
Great take on the big X-word and good humour for a good cause!
I too chose the word X-Ray, but left the technical side out of it. (Or left it to Wikipedia!)
As far as the mammogram is concerned, I must confess that I have not been willing to do it. But you are right. I really should get myself checked.

Funny, informative and important post!

Best wishes,
Anna

Anna's X-words

July 1, 2010 at 3:13 AM  
Blogger Pondside said...

Great post - in this province we're funded every year up to age 50 and every other year thereafter.
I voted, but I think it's a lost vote as the blurb said voters must live in the US.

July 1, 2010 at 3:40 AM  
Blogger Kat said...

This was a great, informative post Debbie. And it was fun too! The Manogram cracked me up. Good luck with the audition video, it's really great :) Kat

July 1, 2010 at 6:33 AM  
Blogger People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

That was HYSTERICAL! I love the manogram comic!!!

July 1, 2010 at 6:45 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Thank you for the timely reminder! Oh, and I just voted as well. Good luck!

July 1, 2010 at 7:19 AM  
Blogger Jenny said...

Oh boy, do I have mammogram stories for you.

But I won't hijack your post...except to say...if you're afraid of having one done ask for the Digital ones. Waaaaaayyy less uncomfortable.

This was a really X-cellent post.

I'm a little annoyed at your for sharing my number, though.

Did you have to sing that to write it down?

I've been voting every day (where do some of those people get 8,000,000 votes? Craziness!) and I'm off to vote right now again...

But before I go I wanted to give you an A+ for a wonderful link!

And here it is:

A+

July 1, 2010 at 7:59 AM  
Blogger Terra said...

HILARIOUS POST! I am reaching that age...I don't want to (I have none) I have heard that makes it even better!!!

July 1, 2010 at 8:03 AM  
Blogger Personalized Sketches and Sentiments said...

perfect post! Love the cartoons to the mammograms! haha
...and how exciting is your chance at your own show! I just saw your video and you are a natural...I will head back and vote.

Blessings & Aloha!
(Can't wait to hear the results!)

July 1, 2010 at 8:15 AM  
Blogger Viki said...

Great X post. Very important.

July 1, 2010 at 9:49 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Xcellent X post :) !
Blessings,
Catherine

July 1, 2010 at 2:20 PM  
Blogger Betty said...

Those cartoons were so funny!

July 1, 2010 at 3:42 PM  
Blogger jeff campbell said...

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July 1, 2010 at 4:12 PM  
Blogger mrs. c said...

You are so right, mammograms are so necessary! I also enjoyed the comics, they are a hoot! Thanks for the reminder of what we need to do for ourselves.

July 1, 2010 at 5:59 PM  
Blogger Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall said...

what daring and fun x post...
you make me smile!
Cheers!

July 1, 2010 at 10:39 PM  
Blogger Steph said...

Thanks for the "gentle" humorous encouragement. It is important and you are a caring one. :) Hope things are going well with the voting. I'm headed there now.

July 2, 2010 at 10:50 AM  
Blogger The Muse said...

Amen!
If it takes graphics, humor or Nudity...LOL...spread the word about this issue...:) :)
Great post!!!!

please come visit me at:
http://adivashammer.com/
Where I too joined in the X-
EXTRAVAGANZA :)
Isn't Ms Jenny's class the most fun?

July 2, 2010 at 11:05 AM  
Blogger signed...bkm said...

Funny and Wonderful - Xcellent on a reminder to everyone to check themselves and to have their regular checkup....Great X post for everyone....bkm

July 2, 2010 at 7:53 PM  
Blogger Sarah said...

Cute post! We have to laugh about these things!
Good luck with the voting! ~ Sarah

July 2, 2010 at 10:40 PM  
Blogger Cheryl said...

Nicely done Debbie. However, I need to point out that your information is incorrect. Men ARE at risk for breast cancer too. It's usually noticeable in a self-exam and occurs mostly in men 60+. It does occur in younger men too. Spread the word and show your sons and spouses how to do the self-exam. If your dad is alive, show him too, especially if your mom is no longer here to show him.

July 3, 2010 at 3:33 PM  
Blogger H said...

What an important topic to post about! Well done Debbie :)

July 4, 2010 at 4:20 PM  

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