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Re: BREASTHEALTH: Is it ok to ask for a breast exam
From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:50:48 -0600 (CST)

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D:
By all means, ask, or better yet, demand a breast exam...Dr. von Almen
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

-- Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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