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What Does A Lump On Breast Indicate?
Question: I have a lump on my right breast that has been there for at least 2 years possibly more. I have had it checked out three times. The first time they said they thought it was a fiber cystic breast lump. And to come back post menstruation and I did, it was smaller so they were not worried. The second time I had it checked was during a papsmear where they suggested I get it ultrasounded. When the ultrasound was finally scheduled and in session a week or so later, they could not find the cyst. Third time was same as the first I went in for something, talked with them about the cyst they said if it got smaller after menstruation then not to worry. My question is, is it possible to have fiber-cystic lumps that do not hurt as mine is not tender. Also is there any point I should seek further investigation? Do it increase my chance of cancer?
Brief Answer:
It is a benign lump.
Detailed Answer:
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Fibro cystic disease of the breast is small noncancerous painless lump which occurs in the breast usually because of hormonal influence. It decreases in size with the hormonal changes during the cycle. This is not a cancerous lesion and does not increase your chances of having a cancer. Please do not worry.
Such lumps are usually painless and non tender. Further investigations are not necessary if it decreases after periods. malignant lesions never decrease in size spontaneously.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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It is a benign lump.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Fibro cystic disease of the breast is small noncancerous painless lump which occurs in the breast usually because of hormonal influence. It decreases in size with the hormonal changes during the cycle. This is not a cancerous lesion and does not increase your chances of having a cancer. Please do not worry.
Such lumps are usually painless and non tender. Further investigations are not necessary if it decreases after periods. malignant lesions never decrease in size spontaneously.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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