Which characteristic of a breast lump or mass is more associated with breast cancer than with benign breast disease?
A. Lump or mass present in same area of both breasts
B. Pain or discomfort caused by palpation
C. Attached firmly to the chest wall
D. Appeared suddenly
C
Malignant tumors are usually nonmobile and often attached to the chest wall, rather than to breast tissue.
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