Question 1

why do some doctors give chemo before surgery to shrink breast tumor?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on several things, such as the cell type of the cancer, if it is hormone sensitive. Larger cancers, if there are multiple sites of breast cancer, or if the cancer has already spread may be conditions where chemotherapy is used before surgery to shrink the tumor first so as to possibly minimize the amount of surgery needed, or to avoid a mastectomy.

Question 2

will exercise shrink your breasts?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Behing the mamary gland, there is a fat pad. In obese women, this fat pad grows as the rest of the fat pads in other parts of the body. With appropriate exercise and healthy eating the adipose (fat) tissue starts to shrink. You cannot shrink only one part of the fat: all of it decrease. Then the breast will decrease, not because of a gland reduction but because the fat on it will do.

Question 3

will the areola region shrink after breast development?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The size and color of the areola part of the breast varies a lot from woman to woman. If you have concerns about the development or appearance of your breasts, then see a gynecologist. Usually your concerns will be calmed by your gynecologist.

Question 4

are there any herbs to shrink a breast tumor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tamoxifen is a medication that is derived from a natural plant.  Taking the natural plant alone is not effective in treating breast cancer.  This would be the most reliable example of an herb that can be used to treat breast cancer.

Question 5

i have heart disease and extremely large breasts what can i do to shrink my breasts safely without surgery or is that my only option?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: If you are overweight then weight loss is your best option.  Breast reduction surgery is very popular and effective.

Question 6

might there be any vitamins and herbs to shrink a breast tumor?

Accepted Answer

Are you serious?  : It could be cancer, so don't depend on vitamins and herbs for treatment.  Get to a doctor so he can do a biopsy and treat it properly.

Question 7

do women's breasts shrink back to pre-pregnancy size after having a baby?

Accepted Answer

Usually: For most women the breast enlargement associated with pregnancy and lactation is temporary.  Within 3 to 6 months after delivery (if not breastfeeding) the breasts are back to their normal prepregnancy state.  For breastfeeding moms, the breasts generally return to normal by about 6 months after stopping nursing.

Question 8

will my breasts shrink after pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Gradually.: Maternal breast engorgement will gradually subside as the pregnancy hormones and lactation wind down.

Question 9

do you breast shrink after an abortion?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Compared to while pregnant with the breasts under the influence of the higher hormone levels the breasts do shrink some after an abortion when the hormone levels fall. Hope this helps.

Question 10

if i lose weight will my breast shrink.? i heard that when women lose weight their breast always o first.

Accepted Answer

No: Not unless you have an extreme weight loss. You milk production is stimulated by a brain hormone, prolactin.

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Might there be any vitamins and herbs to shrink a breast tumor?

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