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Can breast scar tissue feel softish? or is it always hard like a cancer? i had biopsy and have for benign non palapable area and now feel a firm area near the biopsy site. it's been almost 5 months
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Scar tissue: It is not uncommon for scar tissue to harden with time; however, it would be prudent to get another breat exam and breast ultrasound.
Answered 4/21/2018
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Unlikely: Most scar tissue is hard and firm.
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