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Am I at greater risk?

Am I at greater risk?

I am 43 and I just had a benign sclersing papalloma (LB) removed with part of the duct. I have also had  a serous nipple discharge for several years & several fibroadenomas in the past (RB).
My questions are:
1.  Do these pappilary lesions reoccur & am I more at risk for developing Breast Cancer?  Three of my father's sisters had it combined with Ovarian Cancer.
2.  Are there any additional steps I need to take in terms of follow-up in addition to Mamograms ultrasounds etc?
3.  Are there any additional questions I should ask the surgeon other than pathology & follow-up?  
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Dear mel273:  1.  It is always possible for a papillary lesion to reoccur.  Their presence does slightly increase your risk for developing breast cancer.
2. & 3.  Given this history, and your family history, it may be wise to consider an appointment with a breast specialist or a genetic counselor who can specifically determine your risk and make recommendations for future monitoring and testing.
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Here is an article  about IBC from National Cancer Institude.  Please insist on biopsy to be on the safe side.  

Inflammatory breast cancer is an uncommon type of breast cancer in which breast cancer cells block the lymph vessels in the skin of the breast. This blockage may cause the breast to become red, swollen, and warm. The skin of the breast may also appear pink, purple, or bruised, and it may have ridges or appear pitted, like the skin of an orange (called peau d'orange). These changes often occur quickly over a period of weeks. Another possible sign of this type of breast cancer is swollen lymph nodes under the arm, above the collarbone, or in both places. Often, a tumor cannot be felt, and may not be seen on a mammogram. The diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer is based on the results of the biopsy and the doctor
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