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Since Kate Middleton’s cancer announcement \u2014 which she made by video on Friday \u2014 she’s received an outpouring of public sympathy and concern.\u00a0<\/span> (The Prince and Princess of Wales Twitter)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
He noted, “Our own Dr. Nicole Saphier, one of the top breast radiologists in the country, insists on screening women for breast cancer at [age] 40 and above. I completely agree with that. You use mammograms, ultrasounds,” he added.<\/p>\n
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And while doctors know about all the important screenings for women as well as men, he said that “patients need to be their own advocates,” too. \u00a0<\/p>\n
There may be other important factors to consider as well when it comes to testing and screening, he said, including patients’ genetic history and personal background. (SEE the video<\/strong> at the top of this article for more details.)<\/p>\n
For example, said Siegel, “Did your mother or father have something very young?”\u00a0<\/p>\n
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In that case, he might then send patients for screenings or tests earlier than usual, again depending on each patient’s personal background.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Angelica Stabile and Caroline Thayer of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
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