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Can/should a 1.5-2.0 cm tumor in the breast be seen on a chest x-ray?

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Breast mass ?'s: A "1.5-2cm breast mass" is not always seen on an x-ray, but digital mammograms, MRI (if you have breast cancer in your family Hx), or a simple ultrasound can "see" this kind of mass. Your physician will probably suggest an excisional biopsy.

Answered 7/11/2019

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Can/should a 1.5-2.0 cm tumor in the breast be seen on a chest x-ray?

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