Sometimes being OCD has its advantages! I had my routine mammogram penciled in exactly as how my physician had advised. At age 42, I went in for my 2nd mammogram. Little did I know that mammogram would save my life. I was fortunate to have had an early detection of a slow growing cancerous tumor. After undergoing and recovering from the surgery, I have been in the care of Northside hospital Oncologists and nurses. They have provided me with what feels like a personalized treatment plan with my very own personal care team. I should be cancer free once my radiation treatment finishes at Northside this August. I am thankful for the immense support and love from my friends and family during this journey. I would strongly recommend that all women above 40 go through their annual mammograms. It is better to go through a minute of discomfort and get an early detection than to endure a treatment later in the game.