{"id":4203,"date":"2019-11-26T10:53:07","date_gmt":"2019-11-26T07:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/?p=4203"},"modified":"2025-03-19T15:34:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T12:34:40","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#What_is_breast_cancer_what_are_its_symptoms_and_what_is_the_treatment_process\" >What is breast cancer, what are its symptoms and what is the treatment process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#What_causes_breast_cancer\" >What causes breast cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#How_is_breast_cancer_treated\" >How is breast cancer treated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#How_often_should_breast_self-examination_be_done\" >How often should breast self-examination be done?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#What_is_the_incidence_and_course_of_breast_cancer\" >What is the incidence and course of breast cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#Does_physical_activity_reduce_the_risk_of_breast_cancer\" >Does physical activity reduce the risk of breast cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#Are_birth_control_pills_linked_to_breast_cancer\" >Are birth control pills linked to breast cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#Does_alcohol_increase_the_risk_of_breast_cancer\" >Does alcohol increase the risk of breast cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#There_is_a_link_between_breast_cancer_and_family_history_is_it\" >There is a link between breast cancer and family history is it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#Is_someone_with_a_family_history_of_breast_cancer_at_high_risk\" >Is someone with a family history of breast cancer at high risk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#Do_periods_affect_breast_cancer\" >Do periods affect breast cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#Does_smoking_cause_breast_cancer\" >Does smoking cause breast cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#Does_a_healthy_diet_protect_against_breast_cancer\" >Does a healthy diet protect against breast cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#Does_mammography_hurt_and_does_it_involve_radiation\" >Does mammography hurt and does it involve radiation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#What_is_oncoplastic_surgery\" >What is oncoplastic surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#What_should_be_done_if_there_is_a_palpable_mass_in_the_breast\" >What should be done if there is a palpable mass in the breast?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#How_to_do_a_self-breast_examination_is_it_done\" >How to do a self-breast examination is it done?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#What_should_be_done_if_breast_cancer_is_suspected\" >What should be done if breast cancer is suspected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#How_is_a_mass_detected_in_the_breast_investigated\" >How is a mass detected in the breast investigated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#What_types_of_biopsies_are_performed_to_diagnose_breast_cancer\" >What types of biopsies are performed to diagnose breast cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer\/#Does_breast_cancer_recur_after_surgery\" >Does breast cancer recur after surgery?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_breast_cancer_what_are_its_symptoms_and_what_is_the_treatment_process\"><\/span>What is breast cancer, what are its symptoms and what is the treatment process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OsmOHumxKSY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_breast_cancer\"><\/span>What causes breast cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UG0xhb5BoVI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_breast_cancer_treated\"><\/span>How is breast cancer treated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7Y-BnUhGDf8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_breast_self-examination_be_done\"><\/span>How often should breast self-examination be done?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hwg72PztSk8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_incidence_and_course_of_breast_cancer\"><\/span>What is the incidence and course of breast cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SKxnw_LURpE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_physical_activity_reduce_the_risk_of_breast_cancer\"><\/span>Does physical activity reduce the risk of breast cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uS6geXPOXuo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_birth_control_pills_linked_to_breast_cancer\"><\/span>Are birth control pills linked to breast cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CKoyc73Qcgs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_alcohol_increase_the_risk_of_breast_cancer\"><\/span>Does alcohol increase the risk of breast cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b70O4gndRAs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_is_a_link_between_breast_cancer_and_family_history_is_it\"><\/span>There is a link between breast cancer and family history is it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IRlRdXIoJp0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_someone_with_a_family_history_of_breast_cancer_at_high_risk\"><\/span>Is someone with a family history of breast cancer at high risk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1byg4Ngi-g0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_periods_affect_breast_cancer\"><\/span>Do periods affect breast cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1b5BJwutHIk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_smoking_cause_breast_cancer\"><\/span>Does smoking cause breast cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hXR_tHukE_I\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_healthy_diet_protect_against_breast_cancer\"><\/span>Does a healthy diet protect against breast cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X5BfxB4dURA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_mammography_hurt_and_does_it_involve_radiation\"><\/span>Does mammography hurt and does it involve radiation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y_lbPnj926o\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_oncoplastic_surgery\"><\/span>What is oncoplastic surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nTtFutN_IUk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_be_done_if_there_is_a_palpable_mass_in_the_breast\"><\/span>What should be done if there is a palpable mass in the breast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nrjB0N_vJck\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_do_a_self-breast_examination_is_it_done\"><\/span>How to do a self-breast examination is it done?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-JbKmQt6W20\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_be_done_if_breast_cancer_is_suspected\"><\/span>What should be done if breast cancer is suspected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0YXCO_neP5U\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_a_mass_detected_in_the_breast_investigated\"><\/span>How is a mass detected in the breast investigated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uz1Sozvq5gk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_types_of_biopsies_are_performed_to_diagnose_breast_cancer\"><\/span>What types of biopsies are performed to diagnose breast cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Bt4m6lktPt8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_breast_cancer_recur_after_surgery\"><\/span>Does breast cancer recur after surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SX14LisspD0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is breast cancer, what are its symptoms and what is the treatment process? What causes breast cancer? How is breast cancer treated? How often should breast self-examination be done? What is the incidence and course of breast cancer? Does physical activity reduce the risk of breast cancer? Are birth control pills linked to breast [&#8230;]\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3846,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[80,81,79,77,78,86],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breast-cancer","category-breast-cyst","category-breast-diseases","category-cancer-surgery","category-nipple-discharge","category-videos"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4203","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4203"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4203\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4207,"href":"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4203\/revisions\/4207"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3846"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4203"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4203"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gurkanyetkin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4203"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}