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Podcast: Breast Self Exam
Breast Self-Exam May 28, 2021 Brian Wojciechowski, M.D., practices medical oncology in Delaware County, Pennsylvania at Riddle, Taylor, and Crozer hospitals and also serves as Breastcancer.org's medical adviser. He is a sought-after speaker on the topics of medical ethics and the biology of cancer. Medical and oncology…
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Pre-menopausal High Risk ladies... what choice have you made?
I'm wondering in those young, high risk ladies who HAVE HAD a scare before, like a biopsy that ended up being benign... how did you proceed? Anyone doing yearly MRI's on top of yearly mammograms? Is the constant waiting for results with that type of monitoring every 6 months unbearable? Anyone choose a prophylactic…
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High Risk Women Face Financial Barriers to Preventive Care
Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer Face Financial Barriers to Preventive Care, Even With Insurance May 11, 2021 Women with a higher-than-average risk of breast cancer face barriers to preventive care because of financial concerns, even when they have health insurance. Read more...
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MRI Finds BC at Earlier Stage Than Mammos in High-Risk Women
MRI Finds Breast Cancer at Earlier Stage Than Mammograms in High-Risk Women, but May Result in More False Positives June 29, 2019 Screening with MRI finds breast cancers at an earlier stage than mammograms in women with a family history of the disease, but this benefit may come with the risk of more overdiagnosis and…
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Am I at "high risk"? If so, what then?
This is my first post, although I've been lurking and reading a lot for months. I'm in the midst of what feels like an incredibly slow process to sort out an abnormal screening mammogram, in September (2 areas of microcalcifications). Next came diagnostic mammogram, which was deemed to BIRADS 4a (late September). Then…
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ADH without any more suspicious mammos
it seems like all I've been reading on here about ADH “surveillance" is women having frequent abnormal mammos, and repeated biopsies or excisions biopsies which sometimes remain benign or sometimes turn into DCIS or worse. The literature and pros tell us not to worry, that most ADH isn't upgraded upon excision, and doesn't…
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Concerned and needing tips to help with the waiting game!
Hello, I came here last week and reading others stories helped, but now I find myself in an extended waiting game and am stressing too much! I have a family history of breast cancer on my mothers side. My grandmother died from breast cancer when she was 41 or 42 years old. She had 5 daughters including my mother and two of…
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BRIP1 Positive Genetic Mutation- Anyone else out there?
Hello, I tested positive for a new gene mutation called BRIP1 in November. As you may know, it carries a elevated risk for ovarian and breast cancer. It is a fairly new gene mutation and there are not clear cut guidelines on how patients should proceed. So, here's what has happened so far: My mom told me she had the BRIP1…
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Connection Between Spironolactone and Breast Cancer?
Has anyone ever heard about a connection between Spironolactone and breast cancer? This drug is diuretic that is also used to treat acne. I have taken this for several years, and I am at high-risk for breast cancer, so I was very concerned when I read about a possible connection. I have posted an excerpt below from one of…
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PBMX for ALH or ADH?
Just wondering how many ladies out there decided to have prophylactic masectomies when your diagnosis was ALH or ADH? I know I can't be the only one.... Hugs to all, Valerie
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ADH and PASH
Hi, I'm new here. Just want to post something about myself. I am 27, Asian. No family history. Recently diagonised with ADH and PASH. English is not my first language, so I hope I don't make too much mistakes here. I've spent some time learning about the two and I know ADH is the risky one. I first found my nipple was…
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Do breast reductions lower your risk?
I plan to get a breast reduction soon due to neck,shoulder pain and headaches as well as my breasts just constantly hurting. Anyone know if it also helps reduce the risk?
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MRI experiences with false positives and over treatment?
How many of you have been screening annually with MRI? How many false positives have you had? Do you feel it has been worth the price, financially, and in terms of quality of life? Many of us at high risk (especially those who are young and/or have dense breasts) have been advised to get supplemental screening with MRI. I…
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Insurance company will not cover my MRI
Wondering if anyone out there has run into this: I went in for my annual mamo and to make a long story short I ended up having a MRI as the radiologist was not comfortable with the findings in the mamo and ultra sound. I have dense breasts and I guess it's like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Years ago I also had a…
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Do U wear a Medical Alert Braclets?
Do you wear a medical alert type braclet? Although I belong to several BC organizations I've noticed very few gals wearing medical alert braclets. After my unilateral mastectomy I got a medical alert braclet stating no BP or needle sticks in left arm. While I haven't had a problem with lymphodema & my BS said my risks are…