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By Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide to Cancer since 2005

Tips for a Less Painful Mammogram

Sunday May 21, 2006
breastcancerribbon.jpg Let's face it - mammograms are uncomfortable. For many women, though, they can be quite painful. This is especially true of women with large breasts. In fact, some women experience mammograms that hurt so much, it deters them from getting another one. Mammograms don't have to be painful. Follow these simple tips for a less painful mammogram.

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