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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for family history of breast cancer
  1. Male Breast Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... male breast cancer include exposure to radiation, a family history of breast cancer, and having high estrogen levels, which can happen ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/malebreastcancer.html - Health Topics
  2. Breast Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in breast tissue. It happens when cells in the breast change and grow out of control. The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/breastcancer.html - Health Topics
  3. Ovarian Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... These two changes also raise your risk of breast and other cancers. Besides genetics, your ... a family history of ovarian cancer in a mother, daughter, or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ovariancancer.html - Health Topics
  4. Menopause (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the doctor knows your medical history and your family medical history. This includes whether you are at risk for heart disease, osteoporosis, or breast cancer. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/menopause.html - Health Topics
  5. Lung Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... causing agents as smokers, although in smaller amounts. Family history of lung cancer Being exposed to asbestos, arsenic, chromium, beryllium, nickel, soot, or tar in the workplace Being exposed to radiation, such as from Radiation therapy to the breast or chest Radon in the home or workplace ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lungcancer.html - Health Topics
  6. Health Screening (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Some conditions that doctors commonly screen for include: Breast cancer and ... on your age, your sex, your family history, and whether you have risk factors for certain ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/healthscreening.html - Health Topics
  7. Women's Health Checkup (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... The provider will feel and look at your breasts and armpit area for lumps or other ... cancers, your provider may recommend genetic testing. During your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/womenshealthcheckup.html - Health Topics
  8. Bone Density (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... called osteopenia. Causes of low bone mass include family history, not developing good bone mass when you are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bonedensity.html - Health Topics
  9. Genetic Counseling (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... consider it if you : Have a personal or family history of a genetic condition or birth defect Are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/geneticcounseling.html - Health Topics