Nervous about the mammogram!

Well....It's that time in my life ...I am going for my first mammogram! It is just a pre-cautionary exam because I have hit the magical milestone in my life.....the big 4-0! I have to admit though, to being a little on the nervous side! Two of my girlfreinds were diagnosed with breast-cancer during routine checks at this age...but you know what? Neither of them would be here today if it were not for early detection.My doctor told me to do the self - exam at home on a monthly basis and she gave me a note of advice that I would like to share with you.She said " If you are looking for a lump ...you are going to find a lump!"  Her  advice to me was to look for things that were not there the month before ...lumps and bumps may pop up from time to time as the hormones change in your body....but look specifically for changes in them ....growth of a lump, unusual discharge or pain..sensitivity....or something that is different ...but you can't quite put your finger on it! So far ...everything appears to be in order for me .I have to admit though...I am nervous and even a little scared!!!!I can't wait to get it over with and receive a clean bill of health ....so I can sleep soundly at night once more!