FAQ's

Breast cancer symptoms may present as:

• A painless lump in the breast
• A rash around the nipple (known as Paget’s disease)
• Skin changes, including redness and thickening
• Skin thickening and rash, which can occur in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
• A lump in the armpit
• General swelling
• Nipple pain
• Nipple redness
• Nipple swelling
• Nipple discharge
• Swollen lymph nodes in the surrounding areas

Risk Factors You Cannot Change

• Getting older: The risk for breast cancer increases with age; most breast cancers are diagnosed after age 50.
• Genetic mutations: Inherited changes (mutations) to certain genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2. Women who inherit these genetic changes are at higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
• Reproductive history: Early menstrual periods before age 12 and starting menopause after age 55 expose women to hormones for a longer period, raising their risk of breast cancer.
• Having dense breasts: Dense breasts have more connective tissue than fatty tissue, which can sometimes make it hard to see tumors on a mammogram. Women with dense breasts are more likely to develop breast cancer.
• Personal history of breast cancer or certain non-cancerous breast diseases: Women who have had breast cancer are at higher risk of developing it again. Some non-cancerous breast conditions, such as atypical hyperplasia or lobular carcinoma in situ, are associated with a higher risk of breast cancer.
• Family history of breast cancer: A woman’s risk for breast cancer is higher if she has a mother, sister, or daughter (first-degree relative) or multiple family members on either her mother’s or father’s side who have had breast cancer. Having a first-degree male relative with breast cancer also increases a woman’s risk.
• Previous treatment with radiation therapy: Women who received radiation therapy to the chest or breasts (such as for the treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma) before age 30 have a higher risk of developing breast cancer later in life.
• Exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES): Women who took DES, a drug given to some pregnant women in the United States between 1940 and 1971 to prevent miscarriage, have a higher risk of breast cancer. Women whose mothers took DES during pregnancy also have an increased risk.

Risk Factors You Can Change

• Not being physically active: Women who are not physically active have a higher risk of developing breast cancer.
• Being overweight or obese after menopause: Older women who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than those at a normal weight.
• Taking hormones: Some forms of hormone replacement therapy (those that include both estrogen and progesterone) taken during menopause can raise the risk of breast cancer when used for more than five years. Certain oral contraceptives (birth control pills) have also been found to increase breast cancer risk.
• Reproductive history: Having the first pregnancy after age 30, not breastfeeding, and never having a full-term pregnancy can increase breast cancer risk.
• Drinking alcohol: Studies show that a woman’s risk for breast cancer increases with the amount of alcohol she drinks.

Mammography requires some degree of breast compression to avoid overlap of breast tissue. It’s essential to prevent overlap for an accurate diagnosis. However, at our center, we are extremely careful and gradually apply compression with your comfort in mind.

However at our center we are extremely careful and gradually proceed with compression with your comfort in mind.

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Non-surgical means no need for an open wound or sutures.

Dr. Grover performs non-surgical, minimally invasive procedures with a tiny incision, eliminating the need for sutures.

It will take 20-25 mins.

Do not use deodorant, creams, or powders on the chest or armpit area.

Wear comfortable clothing on top that can be easily removed for the mammogram.

Deodorant contains small zinc and aluminum particles, which can mimic calcifications on a mammogram. Calcifications can be an early sign of malignancy, so it is essential to avoid any artifacts caused by deodorant use.

Yes, we do require your previous images. Prior images are very important for breast imaging. We use them for comparison, diagnosis, and decision-making.

If the radiologist finds an abnormality, you will be called back for additional views. 80%  of callbacks are benign and do not require any further interventions. If a biopsy is needed, you will be notified, and a detailed discussion of your results will follow.

If you or your doctor felt a lump, you will need a diagnostic mammogram and a breast ultrasound.

We request that your referring clinician provide an order for the diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound.

We are proud to offer Contrast-Enhanced Mammography, a highly sensitive and specific tool for cancer detection. It is FDA-approved and an excellent alternative to breast MRIs. The procedure takes only 10 minutes and is ideal for detecting cancer

A clinical exam is just as important as a mammogram. At Wiin, we are breast experts, providing comprehensive breast exams, mammograms, ultrasounds, and contrast-enhanced mammography.

The American College of Radiology recommends an annual mammogram starting at age 40 for women with an average lifetime risk of breast cancer. If you have a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer and/or a known genetic mutation, you may need to begin screening earlier, depending on your risk factors. We provide a customized risk assessment and screening plan based on your family history, personal history, and genetic test results.

An ultrasound is a great tool for evaluating dense breast tissue; however, it cannot replace a mammogram. There are many signs of cancer, such as microcalcifications and architectural distortions, that may not be visible on an ultrasound. A combination of mammogram and ultrasound is the best approach.

You should begin an annual exam routine and get a mammogram starting at the recommended age. You may also need a breast MRI or a contrast-enhanced mammogram. Additionally, you might require supplemental breast ultrasound. Feel free to call us, and we will be happy to answer all your questions.

Seventy-five percent of new breast cancers occur in patients with no family history.

You’re not necessarily protected. The best way to stay proactive is to have an annual mammogram.

Mammography detects breast cancer much earlier than it becomes clinically obvious. In women over 80, or those with a life expectancy of less than 5 years, clinicians may consider not performing a mammogram.

Please don’t! Early detection is key to long-term prognosis.