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How to detect breast cancer?
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Dr. Nemer Charafeddine, Obstetrics & Gynecology - you detect it through mammography &/or breast ultrasound, we usually do these images after the age of 40, or 10years before the onset of diagnosis in the first degree relatives . you can always do... Read More
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Do you recommend Breast Thermography instead of Mammography for breasts because it is less risky since it doesn't contain radiation. Is it effective in determining breast cancer as the mammography.
Dr. Julien Lahoud , Obstetrics & Gynecology - Thermography is not very specific as an exam. It has a high rate if false negative and false positive. The gold standard still is mammography and ultrasound. Biopsy will confirm diagnosis. As for r... Read More
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Are there any tests (like mammograms) women should do before they reach the 35-40 age range?
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Dr. Faek Jamali, Surgery - For women with an average risk of breast cancer (no immediate family members such as mother or sister with breast cancer at an early age), no tests are needed before the age of 35. Breast self-examin... Read More
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I get itching on my breasts and feel inflammation sometimes,what can be the reason and should I be concerned?
Dr. Fadi Abbas, Oncology & Hematology - Inflammation of the breast and itching can be a serious condition, and should be seen by a specialist. a Work up should be done, (mammography, breast ultrasound), specially if the age of the age of th... Read More
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