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Can a regular chest x-ray detect breast cancer?

Q: can a regular chest x-ray detect breast cancer?

: Not likely unless it is a large hard mass, which would not need an x-ray to detect. . See a doctor for an examination and mammogram.

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Not likely unless it is a large hard mass, which would not need an x-ray to detect. . See a doctor for an examination and mammogram.

Answered 3/2/2021

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Dr. Bhaskar Rao answered

If there are calcified mass you can suspect

Answered 3/3/2021

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Can a regular chest x-ray detect breast cancer?

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