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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on preventing breast cancer.

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Dr. Steve Martinez answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

After: After lumpectomy surgery, applying an ice pack for 15 minutes a few times a day will help with pain.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Steve Martinez answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

After: After lumpectomy surgery, using a supportive sports bra will help alleviate swelling and pain.

Answered 9/26/2013

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Dr. Steve Martinez answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

Nordstrom: Nordstrom will turn any bra that you buy at their store into a mastectomy bra for free.

Answered 12/6/2013

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Perform: Perform a monthly exam in the shower with soap on your hand. Move in circles starting at the nipple.

Answered 12/8/2013

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Perform: Perform a monthly exam on the same day each month.

Answered 10/17/2013

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Eating: Eating healthy, staying slim, sleeping well and exercising regularly may help.

Answered 2/22/2014

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Most: Most importantly, be examined regularly so that if you do get it you can diagnose and treat promptly.

Answered 2/24/2018

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No: No surefire tricks! don't smoke see your doctor self-examine your breasts mammogram.

Answered 4/3/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

MAIKAKE: Maikake mushrooms help reduce chemotherapy nausea, fatigue, weight loss & low immunity.

Answered 9/17/2013

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Alternating: Alternating mammograms with thermography can give the best of both worlds and decrease radiation.

Answered 9/15/2013

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