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I'm post menopause 53ywith 1.5 cm lump in area of indentation, biopsy this mon. sister had bilateral dcis at 39. what's my chance?
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Biopsy needed R/O Ca: Be certain biopsy done in precise manner by surgeon and make sure report is definitely conclusive and accurate as biopsy at marginal area may miss diagnosis ending misdiagnosis as you are in high risk group. Wonder your sister had a genetic study done? Good luck
Answered 9/3/2017
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