If my mother had breast cancer do you think it's safe for me to get a BA?

Hello, when considering getting breast implants, the potential impact on breast cancer screening is important to discuss with your surgeon.  They can help you to understand how you would continue to screen for breast cancer through physical examination, and studies like mammograms, ultrasound and MRI. 

This is a great question since breast cancer is unfortunately so common. The studies show that a woman who has implants has no increased risk for breast cancer. She also has no delay in detection of breast cancer, and no difference in outcome should she develop breast cancer. Good luck!

There is no evidence that implants would cause cancer or increase the risk of your having cancer in the future.  Screening for breast cancer with mammograms is the best tool available at this time.  It is your decision to have breast implants or not.

Thank you for your question.  Unfortunately your concern is very common as way too many women have either a personal or familial history of breast cancer.  With that said, a family history of breast cancer does not preclude you from having a breast augmentation.  Before undergoing a breast augmentation it is common practice to send patients for medical clearance to ensure that they are in optimal health for their procedure and a mammogram will be required.  Following a breast augmentation, patients can safely and should continue to present for routine screening mammograms according to health guidelines without fear as a skilled technician can perform a mammogram and radiologist can read a mammogram on patients with implants.If you are interested in exploring your options when it comes to a breast augmentation procedure I would strongly recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.  I would recommend addressing your concerns based upon your family history with your doctor but please take comfort in the fact that a breast augmentation will not interfere with necessary breast cancer screening.I hope that you find this helpful. 

Research has shown that you are not at an increased risk for breast cancer after breast augmentation. You need to get regular screening mammograms based on your family history, and the implants will not interfere with that.

Fantastic question. It is absolutely safe for a woman to have a breast augmentation with a family history of breast cancer. Modern mammography can safely and accurately be performed with both saline and silicone implants and many technicians are very familiar with this. However, in your case, based on your age you want to make absolutely sure that you follow the American Cancer Society's breast cancer mammography screening guidelines, make sure you're up to date with your yearly physician breast exam and performing the recommended home screenings.

Many women have breast cancer in their families and still are able to undergo breast augmentation without any issues.  Depending upon the details of your medical history there may be some tests required prior to surgery, but as long as there's no abnormalities then there shouldn't be any reason to delay a breast augmentation if you'd like to get one.A visit to a plastic surgeon's office will help you to understand if you're a candidate for the procedure, and what aesthetic outcomes are realistic in your particular case.  In order to get a qualified, ethical, and expert opinion on your surgical options and expectations, always schedule an in-person office consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
I'm happy to see you for a free consultation in my New York office.
Best of luck,
Keith M. Blechman, MD
New York, NY

Hello, good afternoon, thanks for your question... if you check your health and breasts to see that everything's clear, I don't think you will have any problems, but in most of the cases, cancer runs in family, so, it will be better for you to check your body always. every year. 

Excellent question.  1 out of 8 women have breast cancer and if you have family members with breast cancer, your risk may increase.  However, as long as you do frequent self breast exams and follow up with your primary care provider for further monitoring, you should be just fine.  Once you get a breast augmentation, your mammograms have to be slightly modified with additional views and you are best served to get an MRI periodically as well.  Your PCP can provide further details.
Good luck.
Mark K Markarian, MD, MSPH
Harvard-trained Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

It is absolutely safe to get breast augmentation surgery if your mother had breast cancer. In my practice, when a patient has a mother or sister with breast cancer, we screen her with a preoperative mammogram to check her breast health. Good luck.