Mammogram or not?

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Mammogram or not?

Asked for Female, 42 Years

My breast surgeon has asked me to go for a mammogram and ultrasound, however, my cardiologist who is also our family doctor was concerned about the mammogram as there are studies that show it causes cancer. I'm 42 years old and I've got lumpy breasts, and the lumps are benign. I'm not sure what to do.

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Dr. Shubham Jain Surgical Oncologist 19 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shubham Jain

Surgical Oncologist 19 yrs exp Delhi

Please go ahead with a mammogram. It is unlikely to cause cancer. Please share the report for further advise.

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