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Just had 6 month us on left breast with hemorrhagic cyst now i have to go back in another 6 months. why do they keep checking every 6months is it norm?

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Dr. Steven Hebert answered

Interval change: They are looking for interval change to make sure you haven't developed anything bad.

Answered 8/14/2018

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