where shoud i go, meaning what kind of doctor, to get a breast cancer exam. and what do they do.
2006-06-18 10:46:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
ob gyn
2006-06-23 04:58:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
How old are you? If you are young, meaning under the age of 25, they will most likely do an ultrasound on your breasts as opposed to a mammogram because breast tissue in young women is too dense to detect anything through a mammogram. You can go to a gyno or a cancer center where they do screenings. Good luck!
2006-06-18 18:09:20 · answer #2 · answered by Ashers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your regular doctor can exam you then he /she should send you to a place that takes mamograms.There read by the doctor there that specialiest in that field.then they notify your doctor with report of findings.You should start gettig mamograms in late thirties early forties.If breast cancer runs in your family you should start sooner.We have a place in the next town that does all kinds of test and the radioligist is on duty there.You can order your own mamogram and have it sent to your doc.and they also imform you with the results.I like that.You might have a place like that close to you.
2006-06-18 18:09:50 · answer #3 · answered by greenstateresearcher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ask your Primary care physician to give you order for mamogram( xrays of your breast that are alittle uncomfortable), if you didn't want to go to an OB GYN. Either way you should always do monthly breast exam and get yaerly female exams.
2006-06-18 10:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by slichick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old are you? there is breast cancer in my family(my mom died from it) 16yr ago.
I went to my local dr and they referred me to breast cancer awareness.(im in ohio) so I dont know about your state or town.
ask your dr or planned parenthood or family planning. they can help too.
there are special drs that perform regular check ups.
do have breast cancer already?
they exam the breast either by x ray or by mammagram. thats how mine is done each year. just had mine past feb 2006.
good luck. let us know how it goes for you. will pray for you.
2006-06-18 10:54:58 · answer #5 · answered by cats3inhouse 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to your GP first. They may send you to a specialist for
Examinations & Tests, if needed.
You or a friend can help with initial examination of your breasts.
if you feel any lumps or cects see your doctor right away.
2006-06-18 10:56:05 · answer #6 · answered by love 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do a selfexam. search on google on how. Then go see a regular doc and he/she will refer you to a local oncologist IF IF its suspect for cancer. But you have to go see a general doc first
2006-06-18 10:53:18 · answer #7 · answered by n l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should see a gynecologist. He will take a breast and pelvic exam.
2006-06-18 10:50:45 · answer #8 · answered by xrrmanjeffrey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a place that takes momograms.
2006-06-18 10:52:35 · answer #9 · answered by Sweetbulbs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋