I can't find a doctor to take me seriously, and everyone else thinks I am crazy.

[lilima]

Thanks everyone for the comments. I have a lot of reading to do

[HotI]

I would recommend talking to a genetic counsellor. If you are still checking stuff out yourself there is also a risk calculator on the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) website that explains the different contributors to risk of getting breast or ovarian cancer and can give you an estimate of your risk, and ways to improve your chances (like breastfeeding).

Your risk and breast cancer - NBOCC

[lilima]

I just did the risk factor test, and I am on the higher side of being at risk. Be it that I don't drink at all, have breastfed for more than 12 months, and my BMI is in healthy range is all good for me, but still enough risk for me to look in to this further.
Thanks Kate

[ezymay]

I have no advice but just wanted to say I don't think you are crazy. Its your body and your choice. There was a documentary recently on this topic, called at my mothers breast I think. It was very interesting and thought provocing. All the best.

[AnyDream]

I would recommend talking to a genetic counsellor. If you are still checking stuff out yourself there is also a risk calculator on the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) website that explains the different contributors to risk of getting breast or ovarian cancer and can give you an estimate of your risk, and ways to improve your chances (like breastfeeding).

Your risk and breast cancer - NBOCC

Yeah except it's actually a pretty crude calculator, by its reckoning I should still have 2 boobs.