LET’S TALK ABOUT BREASTS

We are here to answer any of your questions or concerns

questions we received & answered

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Hello, are you guys working with the moh? I have to get radiation soon for my breast cancer

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My report of radiologist is:moderate dense homogenous fibro_glandulars tissues of both breasts….no enlarged LN,stellar lesion,encrusted micro calcifications can be detected….ACR2,grade of density 3…that is normal???thank you

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En cas de présence de suropacité avec un foyer de microcalcifications

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Can I take an appointment?

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Hi,thank u for the opportunity to talk over here, I actually had a DCIS case last april which i discovered early thank God and overwent a partial mastectomy than after that i had 15 sessions of radiotherapy didn’t need chemotherapy. What worries me is what if i have cancer somewhere else in my body? How do I know that? I mean they detected the dcis cz i made my yearly mamo and echo but what about t the whole body? Especially that doctors didn ask for pet scan. IIs there a need for pet scan can a blood test show or mention if we have cancer somewhere in our body? Thank u for ur time

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The best time to examine your breasts is two weeks after your period starts.

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Can birth control pills increase my risk of getting breast cancer?

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Using antiperspirant increases my risk of developing breast cancer.

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Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women.

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Smoking may increase your risk for breast cancer.

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Women who drink more than one alcoholic beverage a day increase their risk for breast cancer.

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It’s OK to use deodorant on the day you have a mammogram.

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Older women are more likely to develop breast cancer.

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Finding breast cancer early is the key to successful treatment.

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Regular screening can prevent breast cancer

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Breast implants increase the likelihood of getting cancer

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There’s nothing you can do to lower your breast cancer risk.

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Men can get breast cancer.

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You do not need mammograms after menopause.

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If breast cancer runs in your family, you’re sure to get it.

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You can get breast cancer even if it doesn’t run in your family.

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Breast pain is a common symptom of breast cancer.

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Risk for breast cancer can be inherited

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A lump in the breast is almost always cancer.

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Are silicone implants safe?

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Can I have breast reconstruction without implants?

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What is fat grafting? Does it have a role in breast reconstruction?

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When is the best time to talk about breast reconstruction?

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What are the different ways to reconstruct a breast?

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Are all patients candidates for reconstruction?

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What is the role of breast reconstruction in the treatment of breast cancer?

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Wear it with confidence

Together, KLynn and NBCC aim to remind women of the importance of taking care of themselves and of their breasts, so that whatever the bra they wear, they can wear it with confidence.

To support this campaign, KLynn is offering a special discount on post-surgery bras during the month of October.

This October,
all roads lead to NBCC

Together, Careem and NBCC aim to offer rides to women who aren’t mobile, to and from the center, and to remind them of the importance of getting themselves checked.

To support this campaign, Careem is offering free rides to women who need it as well as discounts throughout the month of October.

OUR JOURNEY IS CAPTURED BY SPICE PHOTOGRAPHY

To mark NBCC’s first breast cancer awareness month, we wanted to capture the milestones and the significant moments of our campaign for this very important cause.

To support this campaign, Spice Photography is contributing their time and talent to capture our journey.