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Several years ago I found a lump in the upper right of my
left breast. I have had three mammograms since then. After
each mammogram, I have been sent back for a diagnostic mammo
and ultrasound. The lump has been unchanged in the first
two. I am supposed to go in Monday for the last one. Why
do they keep ordering the same tests each time, when they
are not concerned after the initial tests? Should some
other test be ordered? Are there other options? Thank you.
They are checking it to see if there is any change since such a change may indicate that it is dangerous. I think a needle biopsy of your lesion should be done (it can probably be ultrasound guided) to find out what your lesion really is. That way we will KNOW what it is and if not dangerous - which is probable - that particular lesion will not need to be checked specially any more - though you will still need new mammographies in order to check your breasts in general. So demand this! Good luck!
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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
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I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience in diagnostics and treatment of breast tumours.
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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy educated & trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps.You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 I have no restrictions on the number of questions there.
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