what kind of doctor do u go to when u want to have ur breasts check?

Question

for lumps,cysts,maybe cancer...

Answer 1

Planned Parenthood, your OB/GYN, general or family practice physicians are all possibilities.

Answer 2

Usually your local hospital or medical clinic can perform a breast screen.Your doctor can make an appointment on your behalf,It's also easiest for you as all you have to do is show up.As for Diomedes and Anthony F's answers;An oncologist is a doctor that treats people with cancer,After the fact.And a gynaecologist is a doctor that treats women with all things concerning things downstairs if you know what I mean.

Answer 3

First of all you don't have to go to a referral for a breast check even if you get one and second of all you probably should get your breasts checked because checking for lumps can decrease the risk of cancer substantially. If you check regularly and find the cancer early on it is much more easy to treat it. Also a lot of women your age don't like getting their breasts checked but it can be crucial to your health in the long term.

Answer 4

Well, how about starting out with a gynecologist, in other words with a woman's doctor?! Besides, as a woman you ought to check your breasts yourself regularly for lumps etc.

Answer 5

I am sure any medical doctor would be OK, and after they check you out, they could direct you to whatever kind of specialize doctor you need.

Answer 6

Most likely you want to see a gynecologist, they specialize in women's health and can notice something wrong sooner than family practitioners. (most of the time)

Answer 7

An obgyn, family practitioner, pretty much any doctor can help initially and refer you if he/she feels you need further consult.

Answer 8

In the first instance, your family doctor, or more likely his practice nurse;

Answer 9

A gyneocologist.

Answer 10

Try your general practitioner for starts and he will refer you, but I think a gynecologist is where you go to.