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What is a breast imager?
A breast imager is a dedicated breast radiologist, who is an expert in imaging studies of the... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a mastectomy?
A mastectomy involves removing the entire breast. In times past, women were left with a long scar... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a radiation oncologist?
A radiation oncologist administers radiation to the breast, chest wall, or lymph node basins. This... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a medical oncologist?
A medical oncologist administers treatment for any cancer cells that may be present in the
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What is a breast biopsy?
A breast biopsy is a way to check out breast tissue under the microscope. There are different
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What are microcalcifications?
Microcalcifications are small deposits of calcium that can be present in the soft tissue of the... Full Answer12/31/1969
What does it mean for my breast cancer risk if my mother had breast cancer?
Having a mother or sister with breast cancer (first-degree relative) does generally increase
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What are aromatase inhibitors?
The aromatase inhibitor drugs include anastrozole (Arimidex), exemestane (Aromasin), and
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Is mammography radiation dangerous?
Mammography radiation is not thought to be dangerous. The average mammogram exposes a woman to 70... Full Answer06/19/3672
If my dad has breast cancer am I at increased risk?
If a man has breast cancer, he should be tested for the BRCA2 gene mutation. If he is BRCA2... Full Answer06/19/3264
How often should I be screened for breast cancer?
The American Cancer Society recommends options breast self-examination for women in their 20s.... Full Answer06/19/2455
What is considered “early detection” of breast cancer?
Early detection is finding a breast cancer before symptoms actually occur. This could be by finding... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is adjuvant therapy for breast cancer?
Chemotherapy or hormonal therapies may be used as sole treatments, or they may be used in... Full Answer06/19/7116
How can my breast cancer surgeon preserve the appearance of my breast?
Many breast cancer surgeons now perform oncoplastic surgery, which is a combination of... Full Answer06/19/6641
How is ultrasound used to detect breast cancer?
Some studies have shown that ultrasound can enhance cancer detection rates when used in... Full Answer06/19/5860
