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Could a bb sized lump in the breast near the surface that doesn't move be cancer?

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Dr. Richard Orr answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Probably not: Most tiny (bb sized) nodules that are right under the skin are probably ok. Watch it for one menstrual cycle. If it is still there get it checked to make sure.

Dr Rosen agreed

Answered 9/9/2012

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A member asked:

Could a bb sized lump in the breast near the surface that doesn't move be cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Orr answered

Dr Rosen agreed

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