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With regards to breast cancer, is it possible for the lump to get bigger over time?
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Left untreated...: ...We would expect breast cancer to grow in-time. Of course, why would we ever take a "wait-and-see" approach?
Answered 12/9/2013
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Yes: Breast cancer, untreated, will grow and enlarge over time.
Answered 11/17/2012
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