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Breast Lump

2018-01-26 21:55:22
I feel a lump in my breast left and right side .. I did a ultrasound image and it appeared a mass . Can a physical exam by oncologist or general surgeon detect if it is cancer or not ?
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The usg and mammography may be helpful in screening for breast cancer initially. You can consult either a medical oncologist or a surgeon who deals with breast cancer.

Answered2018-01-27 05:05:44

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