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Two yr s/p double mastectomies have a odd growth come up on collar bone. does not feel like a fatty tumor nor does it move or painful.

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Concerning: Any new bump or lump needs evaluation, and may need biopsy. Breast cancer is a curious disease and behavior is quite variable.

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Answered 2/2/2014

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A member asked:

Two yr s/p double mastectomies have a odd growth come up on collar bone. does not feel like a fatty tumor nor does it move or painful.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Brown and 2 doctors agreed

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