Question 1

i'm a young teen and i have a lump under my breast and its itchy, should i go to the doctor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's rare for a young teen to get breast cancer, and the itchy lump is probably something else like an allergy or a bug bite.  But any lump in or near the breast that does not go away should always be checked out by a healthcare provider.

Question 2

which type of doctor specializes in examining breasts or a mammography?

Accepted Answer

All mds,Radiologists: All doctors are taught how to examine breasts in medical school. All radiologists learn how to interpret mammograms.  A radiologist can do a fellowship in breast imaging to become expert in this field, but this is not required.

Question 3

what doctor do i need to go to for breast issues?

Accepted Answer

You can start with : Your primary care provider. Sometimes referrals are needed for  breast surgeons, general surgeons, radiation oncologists or endocrinologist depending on nature of problem.

Question 4

is a breast-self exam still suggested by doctors?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Yes, even young adolescents should check their breasts initially with their mother's guidance. 
When breast growths are found early by patients themselves, the prognosis can be determined quickly, and in many cases, if malignant, breast conserving surgery is possible.

Question 5

hey doc can u tell me hw to decrease d breast size?

Accepted Answer

Breast Reduction: The best way to decrease your breast size and  improve the shape of your breast is through breast reduction surgery.  The amount of tissue removed and the nature of your breast skin will determine exactly how the surgery is done.

Question 6

could doctors give something to increase breast size?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Some oral contraceptives can be associated with increase in breast size in some women (sometimes).

Question 7

weird breast symptoms; which kind of doctor should i see?

Accepted Answer

Womens health: You can start with your primary provider.   If they feel you need to be referred, they will generally recommend a specialist in women's health, which can be an internal medicine specialist or a gynecologist.

Question 8

what kind of doctor do i need to go if i have breast problems?

Accepted Answer

Breast surgeon: Some surgeons specialize in the breast.  These folks would be the best to address things like lumps, cysts, or biopsys

Question 9

hello doctors, what does a breast biopsy procedure consist of?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A breast biopsy could be as simple as inserting a needle into the breast and therefore into the lump to remove a sample of tissue. Or it could involve a surgical procedure to make an incision on the breast and remove the breast lump in the operating room.

Question 10

do doctors see a lot of patients with paget's disease of breast?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not a common type of breast cancer. So most doctors don't see a lot of patients with this probem. Many times the patients may see a dermatologist . The breast surgeons end up seeing most of the patients with paget's disease due to referral from primary care physicians or dermatologists.

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I'm a young teen and i have a lump under my breast and its itchy, should i go to the doctor?

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Which type of doctor specializes in examining breasts or a mammography?

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What doctor do i need to go to for breast issues?

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Is a breast-self exam still suggested by doctors?

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Hey doc can u tell me hw to decrease d breast size?

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Could doctors give something to increase breast size?

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Weird breast symptoms; which kind of doctor should i see?

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What kind of doctor do i need to go if i have breast problems?

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Hello doctors, what does a breast biopsy procedure consist of?

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Do doctors see a lot of patients with paget's disease of breast?

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