Intraductal Papilloma

[kbtrouble]

To: Surgery for Breast Papilloma
I'm 24 with no history of Breast Cancer in my family; however, I was having spontaneous discharge from one breast.  I had a mammogram and it showed nothing. My doctor would like me to have surgery to remove what she thinks is a papilloma for testing.  I know that this is the recommended procedure, but should I have any other tests done before this?  Also, I'm on birth control, YAZ.  Would this stop if I switched medication or stopped taking it all together?  I'm just worried about having a surgical procedure if it's not really necessary.  

[zouzi]

Hi kbtrouble.I just want to tell you something I couldn't help saying.When we ask questions in this Community forum,we know already that the advice we get it's not a professional one but reflects only a personal opinion of whoever is responding.We are all trying to help each other here,some having more knowledge than others and some who just want to help.If we really seek a professional response to our questions, then we can forget about this Forum and go directly to consult a doctor or find it in the "Expert Forum"where doctors can provide us with answers that they themselves don't know at times, without a clinical examination.I've had many postings in this Community forum,and Japdip has been an excellent source of information,advice and knowledge that so few of us have.Japdip is not a stranger to us but a true blessing,not only for me but for thousands of women who seek a response and an opinion to their questions that she has provided tirelessly and always urging everyone to seek professional consultation.Having said that, I wish you the best for whatever decision you'll make.God Bless.

[Strike3]

It would be prudent to seek advice from a medical professional - a second opinion seems appropriate. You clearly have questions about the necessity and risk of the procedure recommended by your doctor.

Please don't take the advice of strangers with unknown and untested medical knowledge on this forum as a second opinion. Your questions are good ones and are best answered by a medical professional whose credentials are obvious and proven.

There are some very good books out that can also be excellent resources for understanding breast health and disease. But nothing can substitute for expert clinical knowledge from trained professionals.

Best of luck.

[japdip]

Ofen a "Ductogram" or "Galactogram" is done but surgical removal of a papilloma is a rather simple procedure. A small incision is made in the areola which will be nearly invisible and the papilloma is removed. Ductal Papilloma is a benign condition and does not increase you risk of developing breast cancer. Changing your medication wouldn't make the papilloma go away ....   Regards ....