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If A Lump Is Found In The Breast By Mammogram

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Posted on Tue, 7 May 2019
Question: If a lump is found in the breast by mammogram and it is painful is there a cancer there? A biopsy is scheduled for precautions. What do you think?
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Caner lumps are usually painless to start with.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
Please give additional information for me to assist you better:
Your age and gender please.
Since when is the lump present?
Its size, shape, mobility, pain/tenderness (pain on pressure)?
Please post the report of Mammography.

In maximum cases: the cancer of breast is usually painless.

I hope this answer helps you.
Awaiting for your feedback.

Dr T Chandrakant.
General Surgeon.
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If A Lump Is Found In The Breast By Mammogram

Brief Answer: Caner lumps are usually painless to start with. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood the concerns. Please give additional information for me to assist you better: Your age and gender please. Since when is the lump present? Its size, shape, mobility, pain/tenderness (pain on pressure)? Please post the report of Mammography. In maximum cases: the cancer of breast is usually painless. I hope this answer helps you. Awaiting for your feedback. Dr T Chandrakant. General Surgeon.