I'm a breast cancer surgeon. AMAZING

[Gincision]

What the thread title says. I've been a consultant for nearly 2 years. Open for questions...

HI. I am a 44 year old female with PCOS and three fibroids. I had white discharge coming out of my left nipple. Is it normal?

Bastard autocorrect. I typed AMA. Not AMAZING like some egocentric arsehole...

Do you usually blow your own trumpet?

at AMAZING

@solebiz

Probably not. Nipple disagree that is not blood stained is rarely anything serious. But if it's new for you it's worth making sure so see your GP for a referral.

Saisong nope. That's autocorrect for you...

You have a few issues with your autocorrect there Gin!

Nipple disagree?

And autocorrect strikes again... Nipple DISCHARGE not disagree

Cross posted charity!

Your title is right - you are amazing

You truly are amazing though for what yo my do , in my humble opinion.

Is it true that wearing a bra while asleep increases risk of breast cancer ? What can we do to avoid it ?
What’s the youngest patient you had ?

I'm not amazing, really. I am really lucky to do an amazing job with fantastic job satisfaction that it's also really beneficial to others.

Wearing a bra while you sleep will make no difference whatsoever to your risk of breast cancer. So go on with whatever makes you comfortable without worry.

My youngest patient was 17. She had a very rare kind of breast cancer though. My youngest patient with 'regular' breast cancer was 26

Thank you. I could have been a surgeon.. (in my dreams! I do admire people who have the brains, ability and concentration to achieve what you have achieved! What a brilliant mind you must have.

is aluminium in deoderant really a breast cancer risk?

also, whats your opinion on nipple piercings? when i went to the breast clinic the consultant told me as a breast surgeon, she didn’t like them!

Hi OP, are you male or female?
If female are you hyperaware of your own breasts and whether there's any lumps in them?

@solebiz if you were party to my conversation with friends tonight you might not think that!

Seriously, you don't need a brilliant mind. You need a fantastic memory, common sense, a logical mind and manual dexterity.

So you probably could have been a surgeon!

Esk, no association between any types of deoderant and breast cancer

Thank you! I was diagnosed at 36 after going to the breast clinic with what I thought was a blocked duct (was feeding my 8 week old). Chemo, bilateral mx, radiotherapy. My surgeon is a grumpy man but he did save my life, and I'm nearly 5 years post diagnosis.
I have a lot of rib pain which he dismissed as effects of radio - is this common?
Also, my sis and I are both BRCA2 +ve (found out when I was diagnosed). She has pretty severe mental health issues and has been refused a prophylactic mx - what's the rationale when she has such a high chance of developing cancer?

I've been diagnosed with breast cancer today. Their not sure what type. So far, from what I can take in a full mastectomy of the breast and chemo and radio at some point. To be honest I'm still taking it in. I'm married with kids aged 4 and 7. My next appointment is on the 31st where they said they will go through my treatment plan. So my question is can I go private and get the results from today's biopsy's earlier? What questions should I ask at the appointment?

Esk, nothing wrong with nipple piercings

Allaboutculture nothing to be scared of. Don't fixate on regular checks. Just know your breasts. When you wash in the shower, when you look at yourself in the mirror, know what is normal. Anything that isn't normal, go and see your GP. If you want more specific advice Google the breast cancer care breast awareness leaflet.

Softly I'm female. And I'm not hyperaware but do know my normal so feel confident I'd spot anything that was different. But that's not about my professional knowledge, you are all equally capable of noticing something that is different and we'd always take that seriously.

All of the male surgeons I know (I'm an RN) think that they are in fact AMAZING. It's like that old joke - What's the difference between surgeons and God? God doesn't think he's a surgeon.

Thanks for starting this thread. It's really helpful for people to have a chance to ask questions like this.

Weebarra rib pain after your treatment absolutely can be normal. But if you're still worried don't accept that, go back either via consultant secretary or breast nurses. If you were my patient I'd want to see you again to reassure you and to arrange more years of I thought that was needed.

Your sister - that's more tricky. I suspect there is more going on than you know with her. Being brca2 positive is a definite good reason for prophylactic mastectomy but equally it's important to make sure someone is is the right head space to make that decision. It's not right to remove a healthy breast, whatever the risk, if there is concern about the patients mental health

I have been plagued with fibroadenomas,(spelling). Two removed in my twenties. I now have 4 plus in one boob. They are leaving them. I do worry as a family member died from breast cancer. Does the fact I have them increase my risk of bc?