Female 33 Years Underwent Pre-cautionary Lumpectomy Left Breast In 2008,negative

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Question : Female 33 years underwent Pre-cautionary Lumpectomy left breast in 2008,negative for malignancy,please confirm the prognosis and percentage of malignancy

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. prognosis is excellent.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have understood the information provided by you. As you said, the lumpectomy is negative for malignancy, i believe there is no tumor in it. i is a benign lesion and hence not a cancer. Prognosis is excellent.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (6 hours later)

SIR PLEASE SUGGEST ANY TEST THROUGH WHICH WE CAN CONFIRM THE PRESENT STATUS OF MALIGNANCY ,AT THIS STAGE......

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. Mammogram is required

Detailed Answer:
Hello. So a mammogram is indicated as a screening test after the age of 40 years. It should be done once in a year.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (40 hours later)

is it advisable-mamogram- for 33 yrs female with 3-4 years kid......

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. Usg breast can be done

Detailed Answer:
Hello. So in a young age patient , screening is not required unless there are previous risk factors.
In my opinion, currently she doesnot require any screening.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy