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Breast Cancer. Can I Have Full Mastectomy?
Hi I recently had a breast biopsy for microcalcifications they also put in a clip they rang and said nothing to worry about but booked me into have a MRI ASAP why is that. Also I have lost 3 family members die from breast cancer I have 3 children and they only have me now ca I have a full mastectomy I don t want to keep waiting
Fri, 1 Mar 2013
Hi,
You are at a risk of developing breast cancer, there is strong indication of screening for breast cancer.
MRI may be a choice, but without definite diagnosis it is difficult to predict the exact mode of management, anyway BRCA1&2 mutation should be done in your case, Consult your oncologist.
You are at a risk of developing breast cancer, there is strong indication of screening for breast cancer.
MRI may be a choice, but without definite diagnosis it is difficult to predict the exact mode of management, anyway BRCA1&2 mutation should be done in your case, Consult your oncologist.
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