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Suggest Remedies For A Lump In The Breast
Hi my wife has a lump in her breast and has seen a doctor , had a scan then they took a sample and now the want another sample and then want to do a mammogram. My question is should they now what it is by now off the first test if not why can t they just do a mammogram
Mon, 19 Sep 2016
Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer.
Because mammogram may be nonspecific and if there are any doubts,it is better to do ultrasound and repeated biopsy to confirm diagnosis.
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Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
Because mammogram may be nonspecific and if there are any doubts,it is better to do ultrasound and repeated biopsy to confirm diagnosis.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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