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Will lumps caused by breast cancer be tender when touched or pressed?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lumps in breast: That are tender are often not breast cancer. However, if you have one of more masses in your breast - would encourage medical evaluation.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 12/17/2013

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