Fibroidadenoma

I had a biopsy performedd on a tumor in my breast and it was diagnosed as a benign fibroidadenoma.  I was under the impression that although it is not cancerous, that I should still get a mammogram at least once a year to check on it.  I am 37 years old and my insurance only pays for one routine mammogram before 40.  The tumor was discoverd when I was 35.  Would it be considered "medically necessary" to get another mammogram before I turn 40 considering I do have a breast tumor?

[Cleveland Clinic]

Dear borntoperform:  A fibroadenoma is a benign (non-cancerous) growth. Fibrooadenomas are distinct on a mammogram or ultrasound and when aspirated - no fluid comes out. As long as the doctor is sure it is a fibroadenoma, there is no need to remove the lump. In 50% of the cases fibroadenomas will go away on their own within 5 years. In others, the life of a fibroadenoma is about 15 years. In teenagers - the tendency is not to remove fibroadenomas. In middle age women, the tendency is to remove the fibroadenomas to be sure they are, in fact, fibroadenomas.  So depending on the individual situation, putting the findings in context, a suspected fibroadenoma might be biopsied to be sure of what it is.  Whether or not a mammogram is needed would depend upon any worsening symptoms and your doctors recommendation.