BTL Breast Cancer Article

Here is a link to an article on Breast Cancer in Between the Lines. They asked me for some info. It's not horrible, of course, except for the "transgendered" part. *sigh*

Transgendered men who have undergone a mastectomy still have breast tissue, warned Knoll Larkin, health and human services coordinator for Affirmations in Ferndale. "They will still need to do breast self exams."

After three months, transgender women who take estrogen should start doing breast self-exams, he said.

People who visit the Affirmations community center can pick up leaflets and brochures with tips about living well.

"There are certain health risks lesbian and bi women have that may put them at increased risk for breast cancer," he said. "They are less likely to bear children or will often have children later in life. This puts you at higher risk. Using alcohol or smoking can put you at a higher risk. Being overweight can also be a factor."