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A member asked:
Mom had 4 breast masses on mamma, and irregular, non-fatty lymph node detected. biopsy weds. definitely indicative of cancer? any benign reasons?
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Wait until biopsy: It certainly could be fibrocystic changes or fibromas.
Answered 1/11/2015
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Yes!: Not all breast masses are cancer. Fibroadenomas and fibrocystic change are benign causes of mammographic masses. Its a scary thing to have to get the biopsy and wait for results. Best wishes!
Answered 1/11/2015
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