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| 5/15/2012 | This morning I went for a repeat mammogram and an ultrasound of my left breast. (previous mammo done 03-05-12). I just turned 48 two days ago. The only breast cancer history is my maternal aunt. Anyhow, after both tests the doctor came in and told me that what he is seeing may be a lymph node but is more likely a cyst and that it doesn't appear simple. He told me to wait and come back in for repeat tests...mammo and US in six months. Do you think I should wait that long? | ||
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| 5/15/2012 | don't know without seeing the images and seeing you. so see if you can get a second reading done elsewhere of your breast imaging studies so that another breast imaging radiologist can weigh in on this recommendation for you. | ||
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