# @hellomeridian on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc6Q3hFPy28
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/16279990-hellomeridian-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-04-28T21:47:51.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Natalie ▫️ Boise & Idaho Social Media Creator/ Podcaster (@hellomeridian) — https://gondola.cc/hellomeridian

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💕Mammogram day at stlukeshealth! 💕

2 1/2 months ago a relatively large lump was found in my left breast. 

For some reason I decided to take a selfie right after finding out. 😂 I have odd coping skills. And my red hair looked fire. I’m not great at processing my feelings. 

I had to wait my until today before I was able to get a (relatively) concrete diagnosis. Swipe to see a little of the experience.

I spent the day at St. Luke’s breast Center and while they’re still going to watch it it seems like things are OK. “Benign, but we need to watch it.”

It’s been a little bit of a stressful 2 1/2 months waiting, and I took the opportunity to really analyze my priorities on a lot of things. 

I don’t talk about a lot of my personal business, but I wanted to talk about this because even though I do monthly self checks, I could not distinguish this lump. It’s very far back straight up against my sternum.

If you’re getting close to your 40s, don’t wait for your mammogram. It’s really not a bad experience at all. And the alternative of not going is pretty scary. 

Thank you to St. Luke’s for a very comforting experience on a relatively nerve-racking day. I’m so very grateful to the healthcare workers who are showing up every day during such an insanely chaotic period. I mean for real the people today really made things so much better. #hellomeridian #savetheboobies #getyourmammogram

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