Lump removal

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Hi All.

 

I’ve been lurking around the boards for the past week and getting lots of great advice.

 

Yesterday I had a mammogram and ultrasound at the clinic as I have a lump on my areola. The consultant has decided to remove it in Jan under a local as they’re not sure what it is. Is it normal to have the lump removed rather than do a needle biopsy first? And has anyone else had a lump on the surface of their breast?

 

I’m not worrying too much about it all as I’m focusing on my brother who’s having chemo at the moment for stage 3 testicular cancer.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Celene xx

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hi celene,
Sorry to hear about your brother.
It could be that as its small & near the surface & can be removed under local, then its no more hassle than doing a biopsy. Presumably, the lump will then be sent off for analysis as is usual.
ann