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Please suggest some relevant questions i can ask my doctor about preventing breast cancer.

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Ask: Ask about genetic testing. Those with BRCA mutations have an 80% chance of developing breast cancer.

Answered 10/11/2015

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Dr. Steve Martinez answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

Ask: Ask your doctor if you are a candidate for a nipple sparing mastectomy.

Answered 8/30/2014

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Dr. Rupesh Parikh answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Does: Does weight increase your risk of breast cancer? Are hormones safe for me? Family history?

Answered 4/3/2014

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Dense: Dense breast with lots of cysts? Ask your doctor about breast MRI to compliment mammography.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Being: Being aware of changes in your breasts enable you to alert your doctor early.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Alert: Alert your doctor regarding nipple discharge, as this can be sign of something more serious.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Family: Family history, self breast exams (how to do properly), dietary habits, smoke, alcohol, previous & detect early.

Answered 4/8/2013

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Dr. Devon Webster answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Ask: Ask if you are at your ideal body weight, and if not, how to get there.

Answered 5/4/2014

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