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Breast Implants with History of Breast Cancer
Is breast augmentation not a good idea if you have a family history of breast cancer? If the implant is under the muscle, are mammograms still effective in detecting cancer? I am 50 years old, mother and grandmother both had breast cancer in their late 50s.
I would advise against implants if you have family history of breast ca. They definitely do impair any diagnostic imaging methods. I have worked in a diagnostic imaging deptartment and have spoken with the doctors bouth this since I have a friend who got implants before both her grandmother and aunt were diagnosed. It's not worth it at all.
Your doctor is the best person to answer this in your particular case.
I believe they have methods now that make it easier to detect cancer with implants in place. A good place to ask this is the Breast Cancer Forum.
I believe they have methods now that make it easier to detect cancer with implants in place. A good place to ask this is the Breast Cancer Forum.
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