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Just had a recent mammo&ultra done and they weren't sure if cancer or not they said to get a biospy done would you recommend it or a mri's first.
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Biopsy: If there is a mass it needes a biopsy; if the mass is superficial; a fine needle biopsy (FNA) may be sufficient at first
Answered 12/28/2014
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