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Is it better to have a mammogran or an ultrasound for breast cancer?

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Dr. Anthony Filly answered

Specializes in Radiology

Depends: Generally, screening mammography is adequate. If you have sense breasts, then ultrasound can help. If you have a palpable lump then you should have a diagnostic mammo and ultrasound.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

See: Womenshealth.Gov for good info. Best to start with mammogram and radiologist will obtain other tests as needed.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 3/14/2014

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