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  • Female
  • 23 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I've had these lumps in my breasts for about 3 years now. I don't usually feel pain, but maybe once or twice a month it does hurt a bit. I'm really worried if this could be breast cancer. I'm thinking of getting it checked out. Should I see a gynecologist first, or should I go straight for a cancer screening? What do you recommend?

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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cancer screening test

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