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If you find a lump in your breast is it safe to wait a couple of weeks or so to see if it subsides before going to the doctor?

Q: if you find a lump in your breast is it safe to wait a couple of weeks or so to see if it subsides before going to the doctor?

: ANY LUMP LARGE OR SMALL SHOULD BE EXAMINED IMMEDIATLY .IF IT BREAST CANCER THE SOONER IT IS DIAGNOSED THE BETTER THE CHANCE OF TREATMENT AND SURVIVAL.

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ANY LUMP LARGE OR SMALL SHOULD BE EXAMINED IMMEDIATLY .IF IT BREAST CANCER THE SOONER IT IS DIAGNOSED THE BETTER THE CHANCE OF TREATMENT AND SURVIVAL.

Answered 4/28/2021

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If you find a lump in your breast is it safe to wait a couple of weeks or so to see if it subsides before going to the doctor?

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