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Female breast cancer 5yrs ago check was clear for past 5 yrs. last year check had pain in area had biopsy was okcan 3dmarker causing pain be removed?

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Not usually needed: I'd look for another reason for pain besides the radiographic marker that was placed a year ago. Those are inert.

Answered 8/12/2015

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A member asked:

Female breast cancer 5yrs ago check was clear for past 5 yrs. last year check had pain in area had biopsy was okcan 3dmarker causing pain be removed?

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