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21 year old lump on right breast. Is it cancerous?
I recently discovered a painful lump in both of my breasts and on going to the doctor, an ultrasound was performed."2x1.1cm hypoechoic mass on right breath at 9 0'clock position. Well defined margins.The rest of the tissues appear normal.The left breast is normal.'
The conclusion was that i had Fibroademona on my right breast.
The pain becomes intolerable during my periods.
The doctor asked me to wait for 3 months till my next visit and i found another doctor who suggested i have another test-needle to suck out the liquid to make sure it was Fibroademona. However, i didn't take this test as i was told it was unnecessary for me. Could there be a possibility it could be associated to cancer?
The conclusion was that i had Fibroademona on my right breast.
The pain becomes intolerable during my periods.
The doctor asked me to wait for 3 months till my next visit and i found another doctor who suggested i have another test-needle to suck out the liquid to make sure it was Fibroademona. However, i didn't take this test as i was told it was unnecessary for me. Could there be a possibility it could be associated to cancer?
Hi,
Fibroadenomas are benign breast tumors known to increase in size and tenderness in relation to the menstrual cycles due to hormonal changes. These benign tumors are not related to breast cancer in any way.
As long as your radiologist is sure it is a fibroadenoma, there would be no need to biopsy or remove the lump, because in many cases they could go away on their own within a few years. There are some reports stating that low fat, high fiber diets, limiting caffeine intake ( coffee, chocolate, colas) could decrease incidence of fibroadenoma.
In young women your age, the tendency is not to remove fibroadenomas, unless it enlarges too much or causes considerable pain. If your radiologist is certain that the lump has all the characteristics of a benign fibroadenoma, then conservative management with regular follow ups is advisable. However, if there is any concern, a biopsy of the tumor is done to identify exactly what types of cells are there.
I consider that waiting 3 months to follow up as your first radiologist suggested is normal standard when a Fibroadenoma is not suspicious to warrant a biopsy for now.
Best wishes..
Fibroadenomas are benign breast tumors known to increase in size and tenderness in relation to the menstrual cycles due to hormonal changes. These benign tumors are not related to breast cancer in any way.
As long as your radiologist is sure it is a fibroadenoma, there would be no need to biopsy or remove the lump, because in many cases they could go away on their own within a few years. There are some reports stating that low fat, high fiber diets, limiting caffeine intake ( coffee, chocolate, colas) could decrease incidence of fibroadenoma.
In young women your age, the tendency is not to remove fibroadenomas, unless it enlarges too much or causes considerable pain. If your radiologist is certain that the lump has all the characteristics of a benign fibroadenoma, then conservative management with regular follow ups is advisable. However, if there is any concern, a biopsy of the tumor is done to identify exactly what types of cells are there.
I consider that waiting 3 months to follow up as your first radiologist suggested is normal standard when a Fibroadenoma is not suspicious to warrant a biopsy for now.
Best wishes..
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Thankyou. This was so useful. I have an appointment coming up. Will update the results soon.
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