Does constantly wearing a bra (even during sleep) increase the chances of getting breast cancer?
2 Answers
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yeah I remember this issue saying that if you wear a bra all day long, this can increase your risk of developing breast cancer. I first heard about it when I was studying biology. The explanation was ... Read More
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Does breast cancer show in Radiology?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Eventually yes it does.
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Does Poland Syndrome have effect on anything else? Risk of breast cancer, Disc or other malfunctions in the back? I already have scoliosis.
Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- No, Poland syndrome does not have any organ or system disease coming with it. It is a lack of development of a specific area of the chest. The risk of breast cancer is not increased. Pectoralis muscle... Read More
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How to detect breast cancer?
2 Answers
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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I have a breast cancer in the left side, is that affecting the pregnancy ?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Breast cancer may affect pregnancy just like pregnancy can affect breast cancer, negatively (of course).
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Is breast cancer a genetic disease?
3 Answers
Dr. Karim Nawfal,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Breast cancer can be hereditary.
A family history assessment is very important and sometimes it is important to do some genetic blood tests to assess if a person has certain genetic mutations that put... Read More
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