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Should doctors examine the breasts of women under 26 years old?

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The rate of breast cancer in women under 26 is extremely small. And the rate of breast cancer in teens is so small that it's all but unheard of. Yet doctors routinely examine the breasts of women and girls in these age groups. Should doctors skip the breast exam in females under 26 years old unless there is a family history or the girl requests it?
So, should doctors examine the breasts of girls and women under the age of 26?
It should only be done in women under 26 if they have a family history of breast cancer, there is another medical complaint, or the woman requests it.
They should always be examined whenever the woman has a physical or pelvic exam.
Women only, if breast exams were optional in women under 26 years of age would you request it be done to you?
Yes, I would request a breast exam
No, I would pass on it
Women only, if you did request the doctor examine your breasts what would be your reason?
Family history
Just to be on the safe side
Guys, if your wife or girlfriend was under 26 years old would you want her to ask to have a breast exam?
Yes
No
Totally up to her
Are you male or female?
I'm male
I'm female
What is your age group?
15 or under
16-17
18-21
22-25
26-30
31-40
41 or over
This poll was created on 2014-04-07 01:39:06 by maryjacobs