Information about breast cancer
Did you feel a lump?
Don't panic! Chances are it is a harmless condition. In fact, 80% of breast lumps are benign. Of course, this does not mean that you should not see a doctor, because even to detect benign conditions, examination is necessary. "A benign breast lump is not a harbinger of breast cancer. The general practitioner or gynecologist will determine whether such a harmless growth should be removed or not," said Ivo Nagels (physician and medical advisor to the Foundation Against Cancer).
Benign conditions are:
- Cysts: fluid-filled cavities that can feel painful, which can disappear and come back depending on your cycle. If they bother you a lot, the fluid can be taken out with a puncture.
- Fat nodule or lipoma: a non-painful accumulation of fat cells.
- Fibro adenoma: a glandular tissue tumor that responds to hormonal fluctuations. Does not usually hurt.
- Mastitis (inflamed mammary gland): a hard, red and painful spot in the breast that often develops during the breastfeeding period and is treated with antibiotics. You often have a fever and feel flu-like.
- Mastopathy: the collective name for several benign conditions in the glandular tissue. Often your breasts feel painful, irregular and tense.
- Breast abscess: usually the result of a breast infection discovered too late. Treatment is with antibiotics.
Source: Vitaya
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