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How can a completely flat chested woman have a mammogram done?

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Dr. Regina Hampton answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

Gently: A mammogram can be done on any volume of breast tissue-big or small. Even men can get one. A good mammo technologist can be key in making this a positive experience.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

They can do it: Almost anyone, even men, can get a mammogram. A skilled technologist will be able to accommodate you.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 8/5/2014

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I had shingles this past june,it went away but i still have this really small rash on top of my chest where the shingles was,im supposed to get my yearly mammogram fri,since the rash is near my breast i thought i should get it done.is it shingles?

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F 44 yo. Having throat and chest pain. Dr sending me for a barium swallow test. Have already had a mammogram, CT & 3 X-ray within the past few months. Safe to get the barium done still or is this too much radiation?

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How does a doc find out if a woman's breast tissue is too dense for an accurate result on a mammogram? Can he/she know before the mammogram?

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Can a 57 year old woman have breast cancer if last mammogram was 1.5 years ago and normal? Never had an abnormal mammogram. What stage cancer?

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A member asked:

Healthy 68 yr. Old woman still has hot flashes. Seems like each month I have tenderness in my right breast. No lumps.Mammogram clear. Is this normal?

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