Q & A: What if I feel a lump and the mammogram and ultrasound are negative (normal)?
- Never ignore a lump. When you feel a lump and mammogram and ultrasound (also known as a sonogram) are negative, there is still a 2-3 % chance that the lump is cancer. Have your doctor refer you to a breast surgeon. They might want to perform a needle biopsy in the office based on what they feel, or they may advise surgical removal of the lump in the operating room. If the doctor doesn’t test the lump, and you still feel it, seek a second opinion from another surgeon. You know your body better than anyone.
Tags: breast cancer prevention, breast lump, mammogram, needle biopsy, Q&A to Honor Pink October 2012, Ultrasound
