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| 5/19/2012 | Hi, i'm 49, and premenopausal, was diagnosed with breast disease in 2007. Had a right breast bx - proliferative disease. In December 2010, enlarging lump excised from the left breast - ALH. Some of the scar tissue in the left breast still feels quite hard, still feels like some of the lump is still there. More recently, the past 4 months, in the section of the 1 inch incision closer to the outer breast, have been having tenderness and soreness, feels a bit like cysts. I experienced this prior to the biopsy, but now the discomfort is back. I have mentioned this to the specialist, and am awaiting a screening MRI in 7 weeks,but would welcome your feedback. Regards | ||
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| 5/19/2012 | there are so many things it could be including hormonal changes. don't know without clinincal breast exam and imaging studies. ask to have the MRI date moved up so you get answers sooner and peace of mind. | ||
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