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Can doctors sometimes save you?
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Gail Horton
Learning About Breast Cancer
I have been cancer-free for 5
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Gizelle D'Orsey
Learning About Breast Cancer
Doctors can help you save yourself. They can diagnose, treat and prescribe medications; but you have to have faith and follow their instructions. You have to be proactive with your health. Self exams, screenings, exercise and healthy foods.
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Are Mammograms Painful?
Asked by Laura Gaspard
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Kim Flackey
Stage 1 Patient
No. I find them to be more uncomfortable than painful. It also depends on the time of the month. Your breasts are usually more tender right before your period. Try and schedule it after your period and this should help. Of all medical tests, this is the one I dread the least. It's no biggie.
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Juliette Zweig
Learning About Breast Cancer
I just got one yesterday. I personally don’t find them painful, and not even that uncomfortable. My breasts are very tender and I have no problem. Plus, they are fairly quick. You’re out and about fast. Making the annual visit no big deal.
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How Often Should I Go To My Doctor For A Checkup?
Asked by Danae Johnson
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Laura Gaspard
Learning About Breast Cancer
You should have a physical every year. If any unusual symptoms or changes in your breasts occur before your scheduled visit, do not hesitate to see the doctor immediately.
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What is a lumpectomy?
Asked by Laura Gaspard
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Jo Ann Timberlake
Survivor since 2009
A lumpectomy is a surgery where only the malignant tissue and a "clean" space around the malignant tissue is removed. The breast is not removed and reconstructive surgery is not usually required after a lumpectomy.
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When should I get a mammogram?
Asked by Laura Gaspard
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Catherine Nodurft
Family Member or Loved One
You should get a baseline mammogram at the age of 40 (unless you have a family history of breast cancer, in which case talk to your doctor about when you should get your baseline mammogram). After your baseline mammogram, you should get a mammogram every one to two years, depending on previous...
4 comments 1You should get a baseline mammogram at the age of 40 (unless you have a family history of breast cancer, in which case talk to your doctor about when you should get your baseline mammogram). After your baseline mammogram, you should get a mammogram every one to two years, depending on previous findings.
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I'm sixteen, and I am really starting to worry that I might develop breast cancer. I'm very afraid to go to the doctors and having them touch my breasts. What should I do?
Asked by Elizabeth Dycus
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anonymous
Family Member or Loved One
I understand that it might be scary to go to the doctor. However, if you notice any changes in your breasts or anything unusual, you really need to talk with your doctor about it. Here is where you can learn about common signs & symptoms of breast cancer:...
Comment 3I understand that it might be scary to go to the doctor. However, if you notice any changes in your breasts or anything unusual, you really need to talk with your doctor about it. Here is where you can learn about common signs & symptoms of breast cancer: http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/About-Breast-Cancer/Symptoms.aspx.
Doctors will usually start performing clinical breast exams when you go in for regular checkups at about age 20. They are checking for abnormalities in your breasts and it's really not that scary. If you have concerns about it, though, the doctor may teach you how to do a breast self-exam. Here is where you can learn about how to do a breast self-exam: http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/About-Breast-Cancer/Breast-Self-Exam.aspx.
At the age of 16, you really don't need to worry too much, but it is very important that you pay attention to any changes in your breast and consult your doctor if you have concerns.
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