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Re: BREASTHEALTH: breast exam - mammograms links
From: Hope Waltman (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:05:08 -0600 (CST)

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Screening and Early Detection - Breast Exams http://www.obgyn.net/bh/articles/screening.html
Lifetime of Good Health: Your Guide to Staying Healthy http://womenshealth.gov/pub/05prevguide.pdf
Breast self-exam http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/17019.htm
Mammograms and Other Breast Imaging Procedures
Women age 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year, and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_6x_mammography_and_other_breast_imaging_procedures_5.asp
Regards, Hope Waltman, Fibroid Forum and WH Forum Moderator
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At Mon, 11 Feb 2008, D wrote: >sorry to be stupid, but until getting sick I didn't see an obgyn for 20
>years ( I'm 40 now) & with the search for an answer to this pelvic
>issue, i've had every test prior to this surgery the only thing I never
>had was a breast exam. I'm embarrased to ask but this Doctor has see
>every other nook & cranny of my body.
>
>It's not that I found anything it's just it's the only thing that hasn't
>been done & why not be complete at this point?
>
>If I was your patient, & you're male, would you find it awkward to be
>asked to do a breast exam? I have a follow up to my surgery this friday
>& I keep going back & forth about asking.
>
>If you think it's ok to ask, How do I bring it up?
>
>your thoughts
>D

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