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Large lipoma in my right breast - should I get more tests?

haleyh01
A couple days ago I had a mammogram and ultrasound due to the enlargement of my right breast, (I am 19 years old). The radiologist said it was a 5-6 INCH fatty tumor called lipoma, and that it doesn't turn into anything serious and I only need it removed if I want to. Well, I read more about them and now I'm stressing myself out. With it being that large and uncomfortable, should I get a biopsy to make sure it isn't sarcoma? Thank you for any help you can give.

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