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Comment on PLASTICS: Breast Cancer &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; The Estrogen Connection by bevcpro

bevcpro — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:46:28 +0000

Great video. Nice …
Great video. Nice animations. But we also need government regulations on environmental estrogens. It shouldn’t be up to the consumer to have to figure all this out.

Comment on Is 21 years old too young to get screened for breast cancer? by drdisaia

drdisaia — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:24:59 +0000

Hello,

You can always be screened for breast cancer. The question in your case is whether this thermal imaging would show anything at your young age. The breast tissues are more firm in younger patients and this sometimes makes imaging difficult and at times less effective in this age group. Why don’t you call the imaging center and ask before you go?

Best Regards,

John Di Saia MD

References :
I am the OcBody.com doctor, a plastic surgeon in Orange County California.

Comment on Is 21 years old too young to get screened for breast cancer? by pjones769

pjones769 — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:48:59 +0000

Your not taking up your doctors time at all…thats why they are there. I was always told women should perform self exams all the time when in the shower and stuff, and males the same with self tests for testicular cancer. You will become so aware of your body when performing these tests, that as soon as something that wasnt there yesterday is there today, you will be on the phone with your doc asap to get checked. But its up to you…cancer is no joke, theres always a chance you can get it at any age, theres a first time for everything. Link in source is all about cancer, symptoms, types, etc…hope this helps you out.
References :
http://answerstv.com/AnswersTV/Channel.aspx?ChannelID=7005fa6d-6b27-4d29-94bb-cb3db599ea03

Comment on Is 21 years old too young to get screened for breast cancer? by Riley

Riley — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:17:59 +0000

You are way too young to worry about breast cancer. However, you should bring your mom for a screening.
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Comment on Is 21 years old too young to get screened for breast cancer? by Lawrence

Lawrence — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:30:59 +0000

It’s good that you go for breast cancer screening.

I’ve girls as young as 16 get it.

You MUST go if you feel that your breast itches, swells up or sink (nipple).

References :
Read for more info at:-

http://all-about-breast-cancer.com

Comment on Is 21 years old too young to get screened for breast cancer? by Muriel L

Muriel L — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:25:59 +0000

listen to sprinter you are to young to have a mammogram, You can have an ultrasound or do a self examination take a look at this video it shows you how to do a self examination. good luck.
References :
http://www.thefamilygp.com/breast_self_examination.aspx

Comment on Is 21 years old too young to get screened for breast cancer? by thierrysmum

thierrysmum — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:55:59 +0000

if its the same as a mammagram then the tissue in the breast is too dense to get a decent image.normally women who are over 50 lose the density in the breast when the menopause occurs but obviously if you have a lump they can soon detect whether it is cancerous or not at your age.
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Comment on Is 21 years old too young to get screened for breast cancer? by inverse_mushroom_cloud

inverse_mushroom_cloud — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:11:59 +0000

Besides which, at least in the US, thermal imaging is generally considered as "alternative" in terms of breast cancer screening.

There may be other countries and other cancers where it is more acceptable.
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Comment on Is 21 years old too young to get screened for breast cancer? by sprinter

sprinter — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:42:59 +0000

No, you should not get a screening. If you have no risk factors, and no active symptoms, you really have no need to get a mammogram. I have spent many years doing mammography. A screening mammogram at a young age is never a good idea. The breast tissue is dense ( have for x-ray to penetrate) and more radiation is used. We have a saying ( risk vs benefit). The doctor is the one that needs to order a mammogram if he feels there is a valid reason to expose you to radiation. Typically, if there is a problem at this age, an ultrasound of the breast is the first step, not the mammogram.
References :
Experience-20 years as a mammographer, involved in sterotactic biopsy, digital mammography, diagnostic mammograms

Comment on Is 21 years old too young to get screened for breast cancer? by mcb930

mcb930 — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:56:59 +0000

There are times when 21 year olds should be screened, but you don’t indicate a family history or a positive BRAC1 or 2.

At your age, being aware of your breast health is the bst thing you can do for yourself.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® recommends that you:

1. Know your risk

Talk to your family to learn about your family health history
Talk to your provider about your personal risk of breast cancer

2. Get screened

Ask your doctor which screening tests are right for you if you are at a higher risk
Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk
Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at 20, and every year starting at 40

3. Know what is normal for you

See your health care provider right away if you notice any of these breast changes:

Lump, hard knot or thickening
Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening
Change in the size or shape of the breast
Dimpling or puckering of the skin
Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple
Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast
Nipple discharge that starts suddenly
New pain in one spot that doesn’t go away

4. Make healthy lifestyle choices

Maintain a healthy weight
Add exercise into your routine
Limit alcohol intake

References :
http://www.komen.org/