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  1. Hello, I was in a car accident a few years ago. My right breast hit the steeringwheel (no airbags) on impact. Now I have a few cyst. Two are called oil cyst, these were allegedly caused by the trauma from the accident. then there is a cluster toward the back. I am told that I should not worry about them because they are benign. But what do you think. I am 50 years old and I am postmenopausal. - Angela from Knoxville, TN
    03-27-2007 - Dear Angela, Trauma to the breast can cause a change in the tissues resulting in oil cysts. What happens is that the fatty tissue within    » more
    03-27-2007 - Dear Angela, Trauma to the breast can cause a change in the tissues resulting in oil cysts. What happens is that the fatty tissue within the breast changes from a solid form to a liquid consistency with a fibrous capsule surrounding it. This results in a very firm to hard nodule that you can feel. They are not dangerous and do not turn into cancer. The oil cysts can develop up to three years after the initial trauma. Also, trauma to the breast does not cause breast cancer.   « less
  2. I HAD BREAST CANCER IN MY LEFT BREAST[ 2 ] TWO YEARS AGO THEY REMOVED IT AND 1 ONE LYMP NODE. IS IT POSSIBLE FOR THE CANCER TO COME BACK IN MY LUNG? - Bonnie from Knoxville, TN
    03-27-2007 - Dear Bonnie, Yes, breast cancer can return to other areas of the body. One of them can be the lungs. Medical oncologists follow their pat   » more
    03-27-2007 - Dear Bonnie, Yes, breast cancer can return to other areas of the body. One of them can be the lungs. Medical oncologists follow their patients to be sure breast cancer is not arising somewhere else.   « less
  3. Two months ago, my mother had found out that she had breast cancer. In December, she had undergone a mastectomy in which her right breast was removed. Also there is no family history of breast cancer, except for the fact that she is the only one that had breast cancer. What are my chances of developing this disease now that she had this. So far, my mamograms have been normal and I do go every year. - Jody from Knoxville, TN
    05-07-2007 - Dear Jody, If your mother was postmenopausal when she was diagnosed as I suspect she is, your risk is increased moderately. That is great   » more
    05-07-2007 - Dear Jody, If your mother was postmenopausal when she was diagnosed as I suspect she is, your risk is increased moderately. That is great that you are having your yearly mammograms. Don’t stop having this life saving exam.   « less
  4. Recently an e-mail has been circulating warning women about Paget's disease of the breast. Frankly, the accompany news report is very alarming. I would appreciate it if you would educate me more about this disease. - Donna from Knoxville, TN
    05-07-2007 - Dear Donna, Paget’s is type of breast cancer that effects the nipple and areola. It usually starts as a small ulcerated looking lesion    » more
    05-07-2007 - Dear Donna, Paget’s is type of breast cancer that effects the nipple and areola. It usually starts as a small ulcerated looking lesion on the nipple or areola. Sometimes there can be an associated breast cancer within the breast.   « less
  5. I have been on Tamoxifin for almost 5 years. I had a mastechnomy in april 2002, started Tamoxifin in July. I have 2 questions really: 1) I have experienced hot flashes ever since I started taking this medication. It seems that for that past 3 or 4 weeks the hot flashes are not ae bad. I'm wondering if there is something wrong? #2) My doctor says I need to decide whether or not I want to continue this medication after my 5 years are up. I have still have one breast. I am 54 years old. If I knew the tamoxifin would not not bother me (like right now), I would stay on it. But as you might know, the hot flashes drive me totally nuts! What are the risks of gong off the medication after 5 yrs.? I thought there was no further benefit to taking it after the 5 year mark. I just don't know what to do or where to turn. Thanks for your time. - Kathy from Knoxville, TN
    05-07-2007 - Dear Kathy, Your oncologist should be monitoring your therapy. Yes, you are correct. It is recommended to stop the tamoxifen after 5 year   » more
    05-07-2007 - Dear Kathy, Your oncologist should be monitoring your therapy. Yes, you are correct. It is recommended to stop the tamoxifen after 5 years. Tamoxifen does make menopausal symptoms worse. You should start feeling better after you stop the medication.   « less
  6. My wife Dana is 37 years old and has no heath insurance. Is there a place that you could recommend that has either free or reduced cost mammograms available as cancer runs in her family and I would like to get her checked... - Wayne from Knoxville, TN
    05-07-2007 - Dear Wayne, Please check with your local health department. They can direct you to the TN Breast Cancer and Cervical Program that can pro   » more
    05-07-2007 - Dear Wayne, Please check with your local health department. They can direct you to the TN Breast Cancer and Cervical Program that can provide free mammograms.   « less
  7. I will soon be 38 years old and I have no family history of breast cancer. I was wondering how often I should be having a mammogram. - Leslie from Knoxville, TN
    05-07-2007 - Dear Leslie, You should begin no later than 40 to have a mammogram.
    05-07-2007 - Dear Leslie, You should begin no later than 40 to have a mammogram.
  8. I think I have a large painful cyst in my breast that needs to be aspirated.....Do I have to go through a mammogram first because I don't feel like I can stand the pain. I'm waiting for my insurance to become effective as I can't have this preexesting. How long will it take to get an appt and what procedures will I have to go through. - Maggie from Knoxville, TN
    05-07-2007 - Dear Maggie, An appointment can be made no later than several days if you have a problem. Depending on your age, different imaging exams   » more
    05-07-2007 - Dear Maggie, An appointment can be made no later than several days if you have a problem. Depending on your age, different imaging exams are used to examine the breasts.   « less
  9. I am 33 years old. I had a total hysterectomy 2 years ago. I have been on HRT (Estratest) for about 18 months. My mother had breast cancer and a mastectomy at age 43 and developed and died from bone cancer at age 47. I have been noticing pain and odd sensations in one breast. I cannot feel any specific lumps, but my breasts are lumpy. (I have had 4 sons.) Should I go ahead and get a mammogram now or could I wait till I'm 35 when my insurance covers it? - Ramona from Knoxville, TN
    05-07-2007 - Dear Ramona, I would highly recommend that you have a breast physical exam and breast imaging to examine your breasts.
    05-07-2007 - Dear Ramona, I would highly recommend that you have a breast physical exam and breast imaging to examine your breasts.
  10. I am 43 and have a history of fibroid cystic disease. I've had knots drained out before. My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer in her mid 40's. We recently moved to Singapore and I've found a new lump which is painful in my left breast. I"ve heard cancerous lumps normally are not painful. Is that true? - Lynda from Knoxville, TN
    05-07-2007 - Dear Lynda, Most breast cancers are not painful. I would recommend that you seek medical attention for the painful lump.
    05-07-2007 - Dear Lynda, Most breast cancers are not painful. I would recommend that you seek medical attention for the painful lump.
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