Should somebody with a family history of breast cancer be more adamant about examination?
Friday, January 29th, 2010 at
7:50 am
Aristes asked:
My mom’s going to have a mammogram done soon and what I assume will be a biopsy.
If it turns out to be breast cancer, should I take extra precautions since I will have had confirmed family history?
My mom’s going to have a mammogram done soon and what I assume will be a biopsy.
If it turns out to be breast cancer, should I take extra precautions since I will have had confirmed family history?
Just curious.
I’m 18 and my mom’s 46. I’m not sure about how often mammograms are necessary, honestly. My mom’s had one since I was little and I thought that was normal, just to have one.
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Absolutely! It sure wouldn’t hurt. Good luck to your mom.
Yes, definitely. Family history is one of the main risks to getting breast cancer among other risks.
Absolutely!
Yes, they definitely should. Change drs if you don’t get it.
yes you should probably be more aware and adament about having it done i dont know how old you are or anything but i think they suggest mamograms after your like 18 or something. i mean if you are under that age even if your mom does have breast cancer (which i really hope she doesnt) but that doesnt mean you should run right out and get a mamagram and stuff if that makes sense. i dont know if that helped or not but i hope it did atleast a little.
Yes. It heredity is involved.
How old is your mom?
There are genetic blood test, one family member does not make it that serious, but self examination is important.
What is your age?
I think yearly mammograms begin at 35 or 40?
Talk to your doctor,a cautious one may want a baseline mammogram because they do not show cancer they show masses and a mass does not necessarily mean cancer.
And do not worry breast cancer is very treatable and not at all a death sentence, I’ve had it
Yes, you absolutely should! When looking at a family history and it’s influence in a patient’s risk, doctors typically look at first degree relatives, like your mom, sister, etc. Grandmothers, aunts, etc. are considered important but not as much as the first degree relatives. Make sure you do a monthly BSE and go to your gynecologist for your annual exam. They usually want to do a baseline mammogram ten years before the first diagnosis of your mom, etc.–I don’t how old your mom is, but say she is 45, you should have a mammogram at 35. Lastly, a family history is a factor in getting breast cancer but lifestyle is a HUGE factor as well. I can’t emphasize that enough–don’t drink or smoke, work out regularly, and eat right!
Good luck and my thoughts are with you and your mom (and family)!
P.S. If you are interested, you might want to visit breastcancer.org
YES!!!!!!
My Aunt recently passed away from breast cancer that spread to her brain, and my grandmother and sister have skin cancer. I went into my doctor—and with my family history—(even though I am in my 30’s) she got a mammogram on me right away. It turned out I have an small area in the breast that may be cancerous. I go back in a week to have it re-examined a 3rd time.
Don’t delay, but don’t panic either.
Perform your monthly self breast exams. Beginning in their 20s, women should be told about the benefits and limitations of breast self-exam. Women should be aware of how their breasts normally look and feel and report any new breast change to a health professional as soon as they are found. Finding a breast change does not mean there is a cancer.
Maybe going with your Mom, like a exam tag-team, will help you both feel better about the process, and help with any crazy nerves. I felt so alone during mine!