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anonymous
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Ultrasound can usually give doctors a better look at a mass than mammograms, but it is reserved for suspicious findings on physical exam or mammogram. Certain features on the ultrasound can increase or decrease the suspicion that a mass is cancerous. If an ultrasound comes out with suspicious findings, only a biopsy (or sample of the tissue) can truly confirm the presence of cancer.
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anonymous
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In my case a cyst was clear, but my tumor was solid on the ultrasound. When the doctor said the mass was solid I just knew. Anyway that is one of the ways they can decide if a biopsy is needed or not.
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My cancer was undetectable on mammogram. Only the ultrasound with temperature sensor noted area of extra warmth (increased cell generation) under cyst. Cyst almost formed a U over the cancerous growth. I will never again go for mammogram and...
My cancer was undetectable on mammogram. Only the ultrasound with temperature sensor noted area of extra warmth (increased cell generation) under cyst. Cyst almost formed a U over the cancerous growth. I will never again go for mammogram and will insist on ultrasound for detection if I again suspect cancer growth.