does a breast reduction or lift increse a chance for breast cancer? there is no family history of cancer so far and i am in general healthy.
Answer: No increased risk of breast cancer after breast reduction surgery
There is no evidence that the risk of breast cancer goes up after breast reduction according to many studies that have been done to answer this questions. One report that grouped all the other studies showed a possible decrease in cancer risk. So as best we know, it is a safe procedure that has high patient satisfaction.
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There is no evidence that the risk of breast cancer goes up after breast reduction according to many studies that have been done to answer this questions. One report that grouped all the other studies showed a possible decrease in cancer risk. So as best we know, it is a safe procedure that has high patient satisfaction.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Risks of Breast Cancer with Lift All surgical procedures carry some degree of risk. Any breast operation can result in changes in sensation. This happens less with lifts than reductions but is still possible Occasionally, minor complications occur and do not affect the surgical outcome. Major complications associated with this procedure are rare. The suitability of the breast lift procedure and specific risks may be determined during your consultation. Although these risks and some risks of scarring exist, there is no real increased risk of breast cysts or cancer from the breast lift (mastopexy) alone. Best of luck to you!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Risks of Breast Cancer with Lift All surgical procedures carry some degree of risk. Any breast operation can result in changes in sensation. This happens less with lifts than reductions but is still possible Occasionally, minor complications occur and do not affect the surgical outcome. Major complications associated with this procedure are rare. The suitability of the breast lift procedure and specific risks may be determined during your consultation. Although these risks and some risks of scarring exist, there is no real increased risk of breast cysts or cancer from the breast lift (mastopexy) alone. Best of luck to you!
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December 18, 2011
Answer: Breast Surgery and Cancer?
Thank you for the question.
There is no evidence that any type of breast surgery increases the risk of breast cancer.
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Answer: Breast Surgery and Cancer?
Thank you for the question.
There is no evidence that any type of breast surgery increases the risk of breast cancer.
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January 16, 2011
Answer: Breast reduction and lift and the risk of breast cancer or cyst formation
A breast reduction or lift will likely increase the chances of cysts due to inclusion cysts from de-epithelialization or from fat necrosis. Neither has been associated with an increased risk of cancer. Furhtermore one European retrospective study has suggested a reduced risk of breast cancer in large breasted women who have undergone breast reduction.
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Answer: Breast reduction and lift and the risk of breast cancer or cyst formation
A breast reduction or lift will likely increase the chances of cysts due to inclusion cysts from de-epithelialization or from fat necrosis. Neither has been associated with an increased risk of cancer. Furhtermore one European retrospective study has suggested a reduced risk of breast cancer in large breasted women who have undergone breast reduction.
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January 13, 2011
Answer: Breast reduction
There is no increase risk of breast cancer from getting a breast reduction. All breast tissue that is removed is routinely sent for pathologic analysis as a precautionary measure....the literature used to say 1 in 100 cases would find a breast cancer in the specimen, however most of us feel it is much more rare than that and I have never seen that. If there specimen did in fact show cancer it would mean it was already present and actually it is important to know because the doctor would end up having to do more surgery. I hope this helps!
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James F. Boynton, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Answer: Breast reduction
There is no increase risk of breast cancer from getting a breast reduction. All breast tissue that is removed is routinely sent for pathologic analysis as a precautionary measure....the literature used to say 1 in 100 cases would find a breast cancer in the specimen, however most of us feel it is much more rare than that and I have never seen that. If there specimen did in fact show cancer it would mean it was already present and actually it is important to know because the doctor would end up having to do more surgery. I hope this helps!
Sincerely,
James F. Boynton, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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