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Squished

Ow! Is it really necessary to squash me flat between two plates to do that? At least I shouldn't have to do it again soon.
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[identity profile] cvirtue.livejournal.com 2004-04-16 01:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Several years ago, I saw a PBS program which showed a prototype scanner that you laid down upon, face down. There were two cups for the breasts. No squashing involved. I haven't heard a word about it since.

I'm only a year away from the squashing experience, myself. I suspect what we really need is squashing parity: tests for testicular cancer to require squashing down by the same percentage of volume. That might get some action in the research department.
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[personal profile] cellio 2004-04-16 01:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I suspect what we really need is squashing parity:

I agree. I'm due for my first squishing, and I'm not looking forward to it.

[identity profile] cvirtue.livejournal.com 2004-04-16 03:02 pm (UTC)(link)
QED

[identity profile] learnedax.livejournal.com 2004-04-16 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
That's not parity; your ovaries aren't scheduled for flattening. Besides, men have their own unpleasant medical procedures starting around the same time, and their discomfort has not driven technology to alleviate it.

[identity profile] cvirtue.livejournal.com 2004-04-16 05:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, that's true; it was parity as the absurd extreme. Although ovaries don't have a lot of pain receptors, and breasts do.

As for the men's procedures, I'm sure there's stuff I don't know about, although the one I do, seems likely to be similar to the yearly GYN exam.
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