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Expert: - 12/23/2008


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good afternoon,

I recently had my first mammagram last week, I am 34 years old, my grandmother (maternal) had a mastecomy at the age 64.  I conduct regualr self breast exams, and noticed on myright breast a lump.  I made an appointment to see my doctor who confirmed and had a bi-lateral mammagram scheduled  Whiel waiting for my appointment, on my left breast I noticed i had a milky discharge.  The radiologist had the technician state everythign was ok.  My doctors office called after speakign with them she stated my doctor sa a "shadow", and in my left breast the asymetary was not the same and the breast tissue was dense.  She recommended a second opinion and referred me to see a breast surgeon.  Do I need to be concnered?  Is there any informaiton you can recommend I read?

Kindest regards,
Rebecca

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It is possible. More can not be said at present. If your breasts are dense your mammography should be complemented with BOTH MRI AND ultrasound breast scans. Since your lump can be palpated a needle biopsy could quickly give you the diagnosis too! Please do keep me posted!
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