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How do you know that you are free of breast cancer or any breast diseases?
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You don't: We have no good way of finding microscopic disease.
Answered 3/2/2019
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Can never be sure: The best you can do is breast self exam, be certain to get yearly mammograms and have physician evaluate you on a yearly basis. If you are high risk or feel you are then genetic testing may be helpful as well. Discuss this further with your doctor.
Answered 10/4/2016
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