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What Are The Chances Of Re-occurrence Of Breast Cancer?

Posted on Sat, 14 Feb 2015

Question: Had breast cancer 7 years ago (Stage 1) Had my annual today and they want me to come back tomorrow . Only one view shows something in my right breast (my cancer was in my left). They want to take acouple more x-rays. They said it was good news if it only showed in one picture. But because of my history they want to be cautious and check it out

Answered by Dr. Monish De (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Bilateral mammography

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Since your cancer was in your left breast and one view showing something in your right breast you do not need to worry.

You must do bilateral mammography test to rule out recurrence of breast cancer completely.

Since you are not having any nipple tenderness or a lump or thickening in or near the right breast or underarm area i do not thing there is a recurrence of breast cancer and it could be a benign cyst.

Regards

DR DE

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Monish De (37 minutes later)

only showing in one viewing is good news?

Answered by Dr. Monish De (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Showing in one viewing is good news and most of the time it is not malignant.

You do not need to worry and 90% chance is there that it will be a benign condition when the final report comes.

If you have no more clarifications then please rate the answer and close the thread.

Regards

DR DE

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar