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Can normal fibrous breast tissue feel like a long hard ridge? left upper outer side near areola. have two similar spots near eachother feels lumpy.
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Yes: Most breast cancers are round hard and not painful If lump is like cylinder that is usually fibrous tissue. However you need a mammogram and possible breast ultrasound to make sure it is not serious problem
Answered 3/19/2017
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