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Breast Abnormalities and Other Symptoms General questions about breast health and possible symptoms. |
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| 3/4/2012 | I am 50 yo with negative family history of breast cancer. I noticed sudden lump in my breast. Saw my Dr. and had an immediate digital mammogram and ultrasound. The radiologist said I have a cluster of cysts. THANK GOODNESS! He warned against assuming any future find to be a cyst. What can I do proactively, if anything, to decrease the size of this lump and/or prevent future occurences? | ||
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| 3/4/2012 | Any palpable lump in the breast needs to be biopsied. Breast imaging is a valuable aid, but only a tissue sample is the definitive test. | ||
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