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There is breast cancer history in our family. will my 18 year old daughter's risks increase if she has breast reduction surgery?
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It shouldn't : Breast reduction surgery should not impact your daughter's breast cancer risk, although the scar tissue that forms may impair the subsequent interpretation of mammograms. Overall, i wouldn't let this impact her decision one way or another.
Answered 12/23/2014
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No: A breast reduction will not alter the risk of breast cancer.
Answered 12/23/2012
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No,other factors can: Breast reduction does not increase the risk for breast cancer but a larger sized/volume breast does carry a higher risk. The family history of breast cancer or having a positive brca gene increases her risk. There are other factors to consider. In a breast reduction the removed tissue is sent to pathology and her surgeon will be able to tell her the report during the first or second post-op visit.
Answered 9/28/2016
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