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Breast Abnormalities and Other Symptoms General questions about breast health and possible symptoms. |
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| 4/29/2012 | I recently had my second biopsy in the left breast. The first was stereotaxis, the second was surgical under ultrasound. The doc kept saying "make sure they check the right", at that time it wasn't possible due to other health issues. I had my mammogram on Friday (diagnostic) and it shows a measurable sharply circumcised benign-appearing mass in the upper outer quadrant. Also calcium in the inferior right breast associated an asymmetric density. With the history of my mom having breast cancer, shouldn't the right have a biopsy? | ||
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| 4/29/2012 | not necessarily. first ensure that the radiologist is a breast imaging radiologist. also be sure that your family history is known. based solely on what was typed from the report the radiologist feels this is a benign mass, as most masses are in breast tissue. second opinion reading is always a consideration. | ||
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