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Breast Cancer?

My mom's cousin had breast cancer and died. Does this mean the chance of me getting breast cancer has increased? If so, when should I have a check-up? just wondering... at what age should you start having checkups?

Public Comments

1. All of us have a risk of getting breast cancer, male and female.
   
   There is more than one type of breast cancer, one can have a genetic link. If your parent or sibling has the genetically linked breast cancer, you are of higher risk.
   
   Even if you are in a low risk category, you should perform a self examination monthly and breast examination should form a part of your regular Dr checkups.
   
   Once you reach age 50, a mammagram should be performed anually.
   
   Under age 50, ultrasound exams are better than ammagrams, but are generally only performed if you fall into a high risk category, or are showing possible symptoms.
2. Self examination should start at puberty.
   
   Your dr will advise when this should form a part of your regular check-ups based on your risk factors.
3. Worrying about it will increase the risk.
4. I came to help you
   Here is some information you can access
   http://health.811.com.ru
5. There is a possibility, better go for a checkup asap. You should learn on the self-check method too. All the best to you.
6. Having one or more first-degree blood relatives who have been diagnosed with breast cancer increases a woman's chances of developing the disease. So since its your cousin not your aunt I would not worry. Also go to the site in ths source section it tells you other risk factors such as, race and age.
   
   http://www.cancer.gov/bcrisktool/
   
   go to this website and take the test to see if your answers put you in a risk factor category.
7. you must go to the doctor and he will make (like x-ray also he will check your barest by his hand please don't late