Every year, as the time for routine medical checkups approaches, many women find themselves facing a question filled with quiet anxiety: Should I get a mammogram?
Between the voice of the doctor, the voice of fear, and the voice of inner intuition… the truth can easily get lost.
This article doesn’t aim to give a medical verdict, but rather to open a space for awareness and deep reflection:
What truly drives us to undergo these exams?
Do we do them out of faith in Life—or out of fear of it?
A question from a spiritual friend, answered with depth by Dr. Nada Rachid.
Should I get a mammogram every year? I’m afraid of radiation exposure and anxious about discovering something hidden.
It’s completely normal to ask yourself this question during routine medical checkups. Many women feel uneasy about radiation or the fear of uncovering a silent illness.
But above all, taking care of your body should come from a place of love and trust—not fear.
Can fear of illness actually lead to illness?
Fear has a powerful effect on both body and mind. When we focus on what we’re afraid of, we give it energy and invite it into our lives.
The mind thinks it’s protecting us by being vigilant, but in doing so, it ends up attracting what it fears most.
Yes, prevention is important—but if it becomes a ritual based in anxiety, it turns into a kind of belief… in sickness.
Does this mean I should skip medical exams?
Not at all. It means shifting the intention behind them. If you truly feel called to get checked, do it with trust—not fear.
Believe in your body’s wisdom, in life’s intelligence. A medical exam can be an act of care and attention, not suspicion.
Is a mammogram truly necessary?
Opinions vary. Some see it as a vital medical tool; others see it as feeding fear and doubt.
Some women view mammography as a technology that weakens faith in the body’s natural intelligence.
Modern medicine considers it a useful method for early detection, sometimes even lifesaving.
So what’s the right balance?
Awareness. Make decisions from a place of clarity and inner trust, not fear.
If an exam gives you peace of mind, go for it. If not, consider other options aligned with your beliefs.
The core message?
You are Life itself. And Life isn’t meant to be monitored through fear—it’s meant to be honored, listened to, and loved.
Never let fear take the lead. It is illusion. You are truth.
