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ohheckyeah

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33. I've been reading more and more

Reply to MADem (Reply #32)

Tue Oct 22, 2013, 07:31 PM

Oct 2013

reports from researchers and doctors who don't support the use of mammograms. They can cause cancer and do.

Can you imagine a man letting someone smash his testicles and radiate them to screen for testicular cancer? I don't think so. There are more effective and safer methods, thermography being just one of those methods.

I'm not saying that there should be no screening for breast cancer, just that more effective, less painful, and less dangerous methods can and should be used.

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"mamming" fad - women put their breasts on things [View all] Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 OP

I don't think this will produce the desired result, but what do I know? MADem Oct 2013 #1

Especially when some experts believe that "pancakification" can make a small tumor spread... polichick Oct 2013 #11

You'd think they'd come up with something like a bowl/scan to examine the things from all sides. MADem Oct 2013 #14

The mammogram machine must've been invented by a misogynist! polichick Oct 2013 #16

It's not good for the breasts to smoosh them... ohheckyeah Oct 2013 #31

I should think it damages cells and has the potential to bruise. nt MADem Oct 2013 #32

I've been reading more and more ohheckyeah Oct 2013 #33

I remember in HS gym class, CrispyQ Oct 2013 #35

I have a doctor's appointment ohheckyeah Oct 2013 #36

... CrispyQ Oct 2013 #38

I never thought of using Planned Parenthood ohheckyeah Oct 2013 #46

Like planking but with boobs? LittleBlue Oct 2013 #2

gotta love it Niceguy1 Oct 2013 #28

I don't see this catching on, really. MineralMan Oct 2013 #3

It's huge in Cali tkmorris Oct 2013 #6

LOL. Breasts are huge there? MineralMan Oct 2013 #7

Breasts are enormous in Beverly Hills... polichick Oct 2013 #13

So I am led to understand. MineralMan Oct 2013 #15

Heh. "Cali". (nt) Nye Bevan Oct 2013 #39

we are doomed AngryAmish Oct 2013 #4

This is where they got the idea... lame54 Oct 2013 #5

What's next .... teabagging for testicle exam awareness? 1000words Oct 2013 #8

Help end testicular cancer! Lancero Oct 2013 #9

Hmm, putting them on a taco press would be more appropriate. woodsprite Oct 2013 #10

My wife calls them "squishograms." MineralMan Oct 2013 #12

Yes, they are important to get. woodsprite Oct 2013 #23

lol Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 #34

I like Mamograhams RandiFan1290 Oct 2013 #17

Wait, don't tell me. lpbk2713 Oct 2013 #20

Ha! polichick Oct 2013 #22

I blame Al Jolson n/t KurtNYC Oct 2013 #18

Mmmmmammy!!! Blue Owl Oct 2013 #29

Let me be clear! Bunnahabhain Oct 2013 #19

Mamming is passé Brother Buzz Oct 2013 #21

lol Wut? Dash87 Oct 2013 #24

Ya gotta hold 'em or fold 'em. randome Oct 2013 #25

And know when to walk away, and when to run... nomorenomore08 Oct 2013 #42

CuteOverload's "Cats 'n' Racks" is always better: kentauros Oct 2013 #26

omg, lol Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 #44

I'm glad these ladies are abreast of the times ! steve2470 Oct 2013 #27

How udderly delightful. randome Oct 2013 #30

only because the Daily Fail says so. alp227 Oct 2013 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author Nye Bevan Oct 2013 #41

Too entertaining/amusing, perhaps? They really are laughable... nomorenomore08 Oct 2013 #43

sorry Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author shanti Oct 2013 #40