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Breast Cancer
My grandmas sister has had breast cancer, from my fathers side.Do you think it could have passed to me?
(Pain from under my right breast, under-arm for a week)
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Do u have family history of breast Ca?
Do u have done self breast exam ?
Do u have found any nodule , lump ?
Is there any change in size and texture of nipple/ areola ? Or change in skin texture.
It can be early signs , including any watery discharge from nipples and should not ne ignored.
Tenderness can be due to underlying abscess/pus or infection.do u have fever or any other complaints or on any other harmonal medications or contraceptive pills.consult me here on practo
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Dont panic, just evaluate yourself for any mass in breast...take consultation from any general surgeon
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Mammography is the option.
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Need to ask detailed history
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consult
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More elaborate family history is desirable
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Consultation is advisable
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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You have a distant family history. More details needed for evaluation. Plz consult with me for the same
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Dr. Chintan Timande
General Physician
Gondia
U gotta consult because it need s detailed history .. thank u
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Mumbai
Usually first degree relation has more chance. Relax.. get a physical examination done with a general surgeon once and clear your mind.
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Dr. Saurabh Tripathi
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Kanpur
first degree relative has high risk
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