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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
Should my sister be worried?
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Cleveland - OH
Questions posted in the Breast Cancer Forum are answered by medical professionals from The Cleveland Clinic. Topics include Breast Biopsy, Chemotherapy, Hormone Therapy, Lumps, Lumpectomy, Lymph node dissection, Lymphedema, Mammograms, Mastectomy, Radiation Therapy, Reconstruction, Self Breast Exam, and Surgery.
Should my sister be worried?
by MaryC23321, Mar 10, 2008 02:19PM
My sister found a lump in her breast, she has had a tumor removed when she was 10, she has fibrocystic breasts. The lump is located on the outer edge of her nreast where a mole that is now changing. She has had 2 mamograms and a ultrasound. She was told now she needs a needle biopsy. Are these signs of cancer?
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Mar 10, 2008 02:49PM
, Mar 10, 2008 02:49PM
Dear MaryC23321: In general, a new lump that can be felt requires evaluation. A mammogram and ultrasound, as well as clinical examination are tools to help evaluate what the lump might be and what additional testing should be done. If a mammogram and ultrasound cannot rule out cancer, a biopsy may be recommended to determine the exact nature of the lump. It is not a sign of cancer. Rather, it is a test to help determine what the lump may be. A changing mole may also require further evaluation but may be unrelated to the breast lump.
