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Would a breast cancer lump continue to increase in size? tiny hard lump (rice size) for over a year w/no change. neg u/s a yr ago, multiple exams.

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Breast lump: if it is benign or malignant , no one can answer with out examination , if necessary test like mammograms, sonogram & MRI when indicated along with core needle biopsy , best person to answer is your doctor Age is in your favor Good Luck

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/29/2015

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A member asked:

Would a breast cancer lump continue to increase in size? tiny hard lump (rice size) for over a year w/no change. neg u/s a yr ago, multiple exams.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

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