Beyond Mammograms: Taking Charge of Your Breast Health
What should I do beyond mammograms to protect my breasts? Wen Liang, DO, Breast cancer surgeon at UM Capital Region Health in Largo, explains how to know your normal breast appearance and feel, what visual signs to report (dimpling, skin thickening, nipple changes, visible lumps), when routine mammography fits into screening, and how to personalize follow-up with your clinician based on your history and symptoms.
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