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My doctor has referred me for ultrasound for 5cm lump on thigh. earliest appointment is 5 weeks time. is this too long to wait?

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Dr. Gregory Krivchenia answered

Sooner the better: If the lump is painful, perhaps you could find another facility to perform the ultrasound.

Answered 8/12/2014

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A member asked:

My doctor has referred me for ultrasound for 5cm lump on thigh. earliest appointment is 5 weeks time. is this too long to wait?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregory Krivchenia answered

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