breast cancer

Question

What is the proper term to use for breast in Spanish? I perform breast biopsies on Spanish speaking patients. Is it correct to say: necessita hacer un biopsia de su seno? or is it better to say: su pecho? or something else?
Gracias!

Answer 1

hmmm, sounds more elegant , no doubt

Mi joya ha dicho que hay que decir: teta pocha....

Creo que mi frase era mejor, jejeje

En efecto, Jane,

cáncer de mama

Answer 2

Heidi, I don't want to argue with a woman on this, but I think that "cáncer de mama" is more common than "cáncer de pecho".

Answer 3

yes, bulto, lump

I think they more often say senos.....

Answer 4

Hola Heidita,
La mayoria de mis pacientes son de Mexico. Bulto? lump?
Gracias for the advice!
Jane

Answer 5

Hola Jane: serious illness...

Breast cancer: cáncer de pecho

Tengo que hacerle una biobsia de un bulto (sospechoso) en los senos/pechos...

Really, it depends more on the country...I would say pecho (Spain)