Ask The Experts

Ask an Expert is a free question-and-answer service about breast cancer and breast health. If you have a question or comment, please use the form below. Either Lillie Shockney, R.N. or another medical professional at the Breast Center will respond to your request within one week. Before submitting your question, please search the existing topics using the search tool at the top of the page. It's quite possible that one of our many existing topics already addresses your question.

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If you would like a consultation with a breast specialist at the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center, call 888-992-1625. It is possible to get an appointment for a second opinion within a few days of contacting us.

Please note: This service is not intended to provide primary medical advice concerning specific medical care or treatment. Ask an Expert is a free service operated by health care professionals at the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center. Due to the volume of questions and their complexity, there are times when medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists or oncology nurses are consulted for their input. These individuals volunteer their time for this service and will respond as soon as they are able. Please do not post or send the same question to us in multiple locations or categories.