Breast Implants for Patient with Dense Breasts and Fibroid Cysts?

July 12, 2009
Asked By:anjitaly in louisiana

Should someone with a strong family history of breast cancer not consider Breast implants? I have dense breasts, many fibroid cysts and my mother has breast cancer.I am considering a bilateral implant to make my breasts symmetrical. They are A cup size different. Would an implant hide tumors from an MRI? Are there customized implants for my situation?

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July 13, 2009

Answer: Breast augmentation can be appropriate with family breast cancer history

July 13, 2009

Answer: Breast augmentation can be appropriate with family breast cancer history

July 13, 2009

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July 13, 2009

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