A female asked:
had a screening mammogram on tuesday and the results show a 12 mill. asymmetry at middle depth in right breast. having diag. mam. next week help!.
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Dr. Sewa Legha answered
50 years experience Medical Oncology
Further tests indica: Further testing as planned is indicated. Also get your doctor to examine your breasts for any palpable lump. The presence of a definite lump requires a biopsy to find its nature(benign versus cancer). We also need to know your age?
Answered on Sep 29, 2020
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