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What are the chances that this is breast cancer? i am young but have a very full family history of cancer on both sides of my family, skin cancer breast cancer lung cancer ovarian cancer the list continues, recently i noticed a lump on my left breast and
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Time to see your doc: With your family history and your concerns i would see your friendly primary care doctor and have the lump examined. Based on the physical findings your doctor may order imaging to further diagnose the lump.
Answered 2/9/2017
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Next step: The next step once a lump in the breast is felt is proving that it is not cancer. This will require an examination by your doctor and possibly additional testing such as a mammogram or ultrasound. Ultimately, a biopsy my be necessary, and referral to a breast surgery specialist. Take the first step, though.
Answered 12/20/2014
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