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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
i have a cyst in my breast
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i have a cyst in my breast
by jabrit, Nov 14, 2005 12:00AM
i have recently discovered that i have i lump in my breast. it's really sensative when touched. i went to the doctor and they told me that it might be a cyst. if it is a cyst, can i still get breast cancer? why does it hurt so bad when touched? i was told by a friend that cysts can run in the family, i've had one in my ovaries and now in my breast, does it run in the family?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Nov 14, 2005 12:00AM
Dear jabrit: A cyst is a benign (non-cancerous) fluid-filled structure. They can cause pain, especially if they have developed quickly. If a cyst is causing pain, it can be aspirated using a small needle. Cysts are more common in women in their 30's and 40's but they can happen at any age. Some people are just more prone to cysts.
