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Keeping an Eye on Benign Breast Lumps is Safe Alternative to Immediate Biopsy
A new study suggests that if a mammogram or ultrasound shows a palpable mass is benign, keeping a close eye on it with regular medical exams and mammograms is a reasonable and safe alternative to immediately biopsying the mass.
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Lymph Node Ultrasound Before Surgery Can Help Find Cancer Spread
Ultrasound of underarm lymph nodes can determine if cancer has spread to those lymph nodes in some cases.
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3-D Ultrasound Can Help Determine if Suspicious Areas are Cancer
A small, early study suggests that speed-weighted 3-D power Doppler can help doctors decide if a breast mass is cancer or not.
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Dutch Study Questions Amount Family History Increases Risk
A new study suggests that having a mother or sister diagnosed with breast cancer raises risk for other women in the family, but the increase isn't as high as previously thought.
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Ultrasound and Mammogram Best for High-Risk Women
A new study shows that ultrasounds plus mammograms find more breast cancers in high-risk women than mammograms alone.
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