When my doctor suggested I get a mammogram at 40, I was filled with anxiety. It wasn't painful at all and gave me peace of mind.

There are a few milestone birthdays that are coupled with landmark health screenings. Though there is some disagreement nowadays on when to get a mammogram, I put it on my radar for my 40th birthday.

Note: this story was produced for the ear. We recommend listening, if you are able. Last year, I had the chance to do something I’d only ever heard about — a lot about — but had never experienced ...

2024 has been a big year for me. I turned 40 in April. It’s an age I have dreaded for the past ten years. Not for any particular reason, but I suspect it has something to do with wanting to hold onto ...

I had my first mammogram in October. I had complained of a sensitivity around my right breast to my doctor. He first ordered a chest x-ray, which revealed no injury nor the presence of anything out of ...

Although I suffer from anxiety, I’ve never been hugely fearful about routine medical tests. I was sick a lot as a child, so I’ve experienced more than my fair share of blood test and needle pokes. I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The author, pictured here with her kids, got her first mammogram at 40.Courtesy of Melissa Noble When I felt pain in my breast, I ...