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Can breast implants cause breast cancer?
Recently a possible association has been identified between the popularly known breast implants and the development of a very rare type of lymphoma, called anaplastic large cell lymphoma.
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22.4.2021
Can I have a mammogram if I am breastfeeding?
During the first trimester of pregnancy the mammary gland undergoes a great hormonal stimulus, so be alert.
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12.4.2021
Is the use of a thyroid shield necessary to undergo mammography?
The radiation dose to the thyroid during a mammogram is extremely low (less than 1% of the dose received by the breast).
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1.4.2021
Can I have a mammogram when I have my period?
The best time to have a mammogram is right after menstruation ends.
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What symptoms may be indicative of breast cancer?
The most common symptom is the appearance of a lump. This lump is usually hard and painless.
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Can breast cancer happen at any age?
Young women (under 40 years of age) usually do not consider themselves at risk for the disease. However, it is necessary to know the risk factors!
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What is the right age to start having a mammogram?
According to the Ministry of Health's INCA (National Cancer Institute), women should start to have mammograms from age 50 and every 2 years
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