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Why do people keep advising those with breast problems or suspected breast cancer to see a gynecologist?

Update:

A gynecologist deals with female genitals and reproductive health.

While hormonal changes can affect the breasts they are not the primary area of study for a gynecologist. (At least in my country)

I was treated for stage 3 breast cancer and a gynecologist 2as never a part of my medical team.

Update 2:

Sorry, typo, *was never part of my medical team.

Also, as with any specialist here, one needs a referal from a gp to see a gyno. This isn't where a gp would refer someone with suspected breast cancer.

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    4 years ago
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    I haven't seen that. Most people tell them to see their family doctor. They can order the tests and then if it turns out to be cancer they get a referral to an oncologist.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Maybe they can smell you coming.

  • 4 years ago

    Uh......as opposed to seeing a podiatrist???

  • 4 years ago

    because the gynecologists are the ones who make the arrangements for surgery to biopsy the problems. they take care of us "girls"!!

  • april
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    Is that really your business?

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Gynecologists DO study the breasts, which are part of the female reproductive system. They are the ones who do clinical breast exams as well as provide other kinds of care. And, at least here in the States, they can make referrals to other specialists ( including oncologists) when this is necessary.

  • 4 years ago

    We don't.

  • Gert
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    So they can be treated.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Hmm! Multitasking?

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