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What Are The Chances Of The Granules Under The Mastectomy Scar To Be Cancerous?
In 2008 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My right breast was affected. I had a masectomy. The following year my left breast had three lumps. After a mastectomy no cancer was found. I have a breast biopsy next week on the left side as there are granules under the scar. What are the chances that I have breast cancer?
Thu, 1 Sep 2016
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Notlikely but I would recommend PET scan in your case. Such bumps are commonly caused by scarring after surgery but cancer should be ruled out.
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Notlikely but I would recommend PET scan in your case. Such bumps are commonly caused by scarring after surgery but cancer should be ruled out.
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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