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#Tests and scans

Breast ultrasound scan 

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

A breast ultrasound scan is a test that uses high frequency sound waves to create a picture of the inside of the breast.  The ultrasound scanner has a probe that gives off sound waves. The probe looks a bit like a microphone. The sound waves bounce off the tissues in your breast, and the probe picks them up. The probe links to a computer that turns the sound waves into a picture on the screen. A specialist healthcare professional called a sonographer usually does the test.  When you might have a breast ultrasound scan You might have a breast ultrasound: as a first

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#Tests and scans

Breast biopsy

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

A breast biopsy means having a sample of breast tissue taken to look at under a microscope. It is the only way to find out whether you have breast cancer or other breast conditions. Types of breast biopsy There are different types of breast biopsy. The type of biopsy you have depends on a number of factors such as: how big the abnormal area is where it is Before having a biopsy, you have scans such as a mammogram and breast ultrasound scan . Your doctor looks at the results of the scans and decides on the best type of

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#Sex hormone symptoms and cancer

Breast swelling (gynaecomastia)

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Some hormone therapies for prostate cancer can cause swelling and tenderness in the breasts. This is gynaecomastia (pronounced guy-nee-co-mass-tee-ah). What is gynaecomastia? Gynaecomastia is swelling or enlargement of the breast in men. What causes breast swelling in men with prostate cancer? Hormone therapy is a common treatment for prostate cancer. This can change the balance of hormones in your body and cause breast tissue to grow. What is the treatment for gynaecomastia? You might have radiotherapy, a drug called tamoxifen or surgery to remove the breast tissue. Talk to your doctor about what is best for you. Why does hormone

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#Health checks for women

Breast checks to detect breast cancer

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts Make checking your breasts part of your everyday routines such as getting dressed or showering. You should be aware of the usual look and feel of your breasts so you can detect any changes. The earlier you get treatment for breast cancer, the better your chances of surviving the disease. Females aged 50–74 years should get regular mammograms to help maximise their chances of finding breast cancer early. Not every lump is a cancer. Discuss any changes with your doctor as soon as possible. Why should I check my breasts regularly? Checking your breasts regularly is the best

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Self-examination (breasts)

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Make checking your breasts part of your everyday routines such as getting dressed or showering. You should be aware of the usual look and feel of your breasts so you can detect any changes. The earlier you get treatment for breast cancer, the better your chances of surviving the disease. Females aged 50–74 years should get regular mammograms to help maximise their chances of finding breast cancer early. Not every lump is a cancer. Discuss any changes with your doctor as soon as possible. Breast checks to detect breast cancer Why should I check my breasts regularly? Checking

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