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Q&A on Breast Health & Women’s Wellness  
 
We are proud to bring you the most extensive Q&A on
breast health, breast cancer, & women’s wellness.
 
Genetics & Breast Cancer
Is genetic discrimination prohibited by law?
Should I share my genetic test results with my husband or partner?
If I am thinking about getting genetically tested for the breast cancer genes, what questions should I ask?
Breast Cancer in Men
Can men get breast cancer?
How can men get breast cancer when they don't have breasts?
What puts a man at risk for breast cancer?
What are the signs and symptoms of male breast cancer?
Is treatment for breast cancer in men the same as for women?
What types of breast cancer do men suffer from most commonly?
Why is breast cancer not as common in men as it is in women?
Are men with breast cancer more likely to die of their disease than are women with breast cancer?
What is gynecomastia?
What is Klinefelter's syndrome?
Myths
Will external radiation therapy make me radioactive?
Does breast cancer only affect older women?
If you have a risk factor for breast cancer, are you likely to get the disease?
If breast cancer doesn't run in your family, are you assured of not getting it?
Does only your mother’s family history of breast cancer affect your risk?
Does using antiperspirants cause breast cancer?
Is a monthly breast self-exam the best way to detect breast cancer?
I’m at high risk for breast cancer. I've heard that there is nothing I can do about it. Is this true?
Is a breast cancer diagnosis an automatic death sentence?
Does breastfeeding if you have a breast tumor increase your child’s risk of cancer?
Does wearing an underwire bra cause breast cancer?
Can mammograms cause cancer?
My 13-year-old daughter got hit in the chest with a soccer ball during a game. Could the bruise to her breast increase her chances of getting breast cancer in the future?
Signs & Symptoms
What is nipple discharge?
What signs or symptoms suggest that breast cancer may have recurred?
What are the signs and symptoms of breast cancer?
What are the signs and symptoms of breast cancer in men?
Breast Cancer Screening
What is a mammogram?
I have had a mastectomy, but the cancer has been in remission for 2 years. Should I get a mammogram on the other breast?
Who should get a mammogram? When? How often?
If mammograms are so good at detecting nonsymptomatic tumors, why should I bother with a monthly breast self exam (BSE)?
What does screening mean?
How can I get ready for my mammogram?
Are there any problems with mammography?
Are mammograms painful?
What does a Category 5 mammogram result mean?
What is an ultrasound? What is ultrasonography? When are these procedures recommended as an examination of the breast?
Why are mammograms not recommended for women under 30?
Does the radiation from a mammogram cause cancer?
What does a Category 4 mammogram result mean?
Are MRIs better than mammograms for screening young women with a high breast cancer risk?
Should I get a mammogram if I am pregnant?
What is spot compression?
I am breastfeeding my child. Can I have a mammogram?
What does a Category 3 mammogram result mean?
How often should I get a clinical breast exam?
What is breast thermography? Does it give accurate results? Is it used in combination with or instead of mammography?

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