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Breast Exam
Breast Exam (Overview)
To screen yourself for breast cancer start with a self exam: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/breast-self-exam If you feel anything concerning contact your doctor.
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2 breast lumps, movable, 34y/o, likely fibrocystic or breast cancer? No family history. Ultrasound scheduled this week.
Most: palpable lumps turn out benign, probably around 90%, but there is no way to be sure without having the appropriate imaging studies and proceeding from there. ...Read more
Breast Exam (Overview)
To screen yourself for breast cancer start with a self exam: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/breast-self-exam If you feel anything concerning contact your doctor.
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Can a breast MRI miss breast cancer?
Yes, it is: more than 90% sensitive for most cancers, but no test is 100%. ...Read more
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Detecting breast cancer appropriate to have thermography for women vs mammogram?
The use of: mammography as a screening test has been validated by many years of outcomes data. Thermography, not so much. ...Read more
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Could breast implants give you breast cancer?
Short answer: no: With the exception of a very rare situation, (called ALCL) breast implants do not seem to increase the risk of breast cancers. There are multiple studies which actually show women with implants having a lower-than-expected risk of breast cancer. ...Read more
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Diagnosing Breast Lumps (Checklist)
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Breast self examination problem due to large breasts?
IT MAY TAKE LONGER: But it should be fine.
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Family history of breast cancer, when to get a mammogram and ultrasound?
See below: If you have a first degree relative (mother or sister) who was diagnosed at age <50 then take the age at diagnosis and subtract 10 years. So if your mother was diagnosed at age 46, you would start at age 36. Otherwise, all women should start annual screening mammograms at age 40. ...Read more
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Is mammogram or ultrasound best for early breast cancer detection?
Mammogram: Mammograms are generally better at screening for breast cancer. Ultrasound is used more for a focus evaluation of an area of the breast that might be suspicious or appear abnormal. ...Read more
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Can mammograms detect breast cancers?
Yes most of the time: Accuracy of mammography in varies serious positive for ca any where from 78% to 90 % but over all not 100% as in biopsy. For the diagnosis other parameters are involved like specific findindings, besides age , family history, physical findings , genetic diseases , personal habits , medications etc regular breast examination , awareness is also essential for early diagnosis and cure. ...Read more
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Can automated whole breast ultrasound be used for breast cancer screening?
US vs Mammogram: Us is a good diagnostic tool, but is not as inexpensive and easy to perform on a mass screening basis that can be done with mammograms. Research is being done on using this modality on a larger basis, but you need more trained ultrasonagraphers or a better automated system than is currently available before can be cost-effective to use in mass screening. ...Read more
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Is axiliary breast tissue a symptom for breast cancer?
Not usually: Some women have breast tissue under their arms that enlarges when they become pregnant, or occasionally during the menstrual cycle. Cancer is unusual, but not unheard of. If a lump persists, have it checked. ...Read more
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Would my annual bloodwork show breast cancer?
Not yet but coming..: Currently, the standard is physical examinations and mammograms annually. However, several companies are developing a blood test for breast cancer. This has the potential to detect tumor-associated antibodies and serum proteins that correlate with cancer cells in the breast prior to being detectable on routine imaging. This may be especially helpful in women with dense breasts. Stay tuned ...Read more
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Would a gyno exam include an armpit exam?
Yes: A complete gynecological exam includes breast exam, axilla, supraclavicular and neck lymph nodes. Pelvic exam to include inguinal area examination as well. ...Read more
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Mammogram, ct, MRI and ultrasound tests for breast cancer - what is best?
Situational: For screening: mammograms are the most valuable. For diagnosis (palpable mass, mammographic density): ultrasound can be very helpful. Mris are the most sensitive test for breast cancer, but their prohibitive cost makes this unaffordable for large-population screening. It is best used in high-risk patients, those with very dense breast tissue, and for evaluating the extent of a known breast cancer. ...Read more
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Is breast discharge a symptom breast cancer?
Sometimes: Most are not cancerous, but sometimes they are. Especially worrisome are bloody discharges or any spontaneous discharge after menopause. If any discharge is persistent you should at least run it by your primary doc or ob/gyn. ...Read more
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What happens during a vaginal exam / breast exam?
Gentle exam: The doctor will examine the breast by looking at them then palpating (feeling) them in a systematic method. The pelvic exam is similar. The doctor feels your abdomen (tummy) for any abnormalitis, then looks at the skin around your vulva. A speculum (a device to see in the vagina) about the size of a tampon is inserted to see the vagina and cervix. Then feeling for abn organs is done by feeling. ...Read more
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?Would a breast blood culture show inflammatory breast csncer?
No: This is not an infectious disease. The possibility is very serious and i would urge you to talk with your physician candidly about the biopsy that may have been performed or may be planned. ...Read more
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Bi rads 0 mamm. Going for fu tomorrow. Is a x-Ray digital mamm better or ultrasound better for dense breasts? No family history of breast ca.
Mammography is: still the standard of care for screening, even in dense breasts. However, it is true that the sensitivity of mammography for detecting cancer is decreased in dense breasts, and there is some evidence that adjunct sonography may be useful in this setting. The role of sonography is evolving. ...Read more
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Sml lump left breast, phys exam by GP. U/S next wk. No dimpling of skin, redness or nipple discharge. Likely benign? No history b cancer in family
Yes: The small breast mass with no other symptoms, a negative family history, and your age of 34 makes the odds of malignancy very small. Hope this helps. ...Read more