Breast Fibroadenoma: What Women Need to Know

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around breast fibroadenomas, focusing on their nature, implications for women of various ages, and the considerations surrounding biopsy procedures. Participants explore the benign nature of fibroadenomas, their occurrence in younger women, and the relevance of biopsies for diagnosis.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants describe fibroadenomas as benign tumors that are generally harmless and often resolve on their own.
  • It is noted that fibroadenomas typically occur in young women, particularly teenagers and those undergoing hormone therapy, but questions arise regarding their relevance for older women, such as those aged 39.
  • Concerns are raised about the necessity and risks associated with biopsies, with some participants suggesting that there is no risk involved in the procedure.
  • Participants discuss the standard practices for breast cancer screening, indicating that mammography is usually offered to women over 50, and that younger women are not routinely screened unless they present with symptoms.
  • There is mention of the process involved in a biopsy, including histological analysis to differentiate between benign and malignant lumps.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the necessity and risks of biopsies, particularly in relation to age and the presence of breast lumps. There is no consensus on the appropriateness of routine screening for younger women or the implications of fibroadenomas for older women.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the benign nature of fibroadenomas and the risks associated with biopsies remain unverified, and there are limitations in the discussion regarding the age range and screening practices for breast health.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to women seeking information about breast health, particularly those concerned about fibroadenomas and the implications of biopsies, as well as healthcare professionals looking for insights into patient concerns regarding breast lumps.

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What is a breast fibroadenoma at women?
 
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It's a benign tumour... pretty harmless...
 
Fibroadenoma occurs in young women; it is not a problem and is normally not treated.
It goes away on it's own. It is thought to be caused by increases in estrogen levels, it is most common in teenagers, and in young women on hormone therapy.
 
Oxygenne said:
you said in young women.
but what about a woman at 39 y o?

do you think a biopsy is good?
what are the risk in the case of biopsy?
Check with your doctor. We cannot give medical advice here.
 
Oxygenne said:
you said in young women.
but what about a woman at 39 y o?

do you think a biopsy is good?
what are the risk in the case of biopsy?

Breast cancer screening (mammography) is only offerred to women over 50...

It is unusual for younger women to get the condition and so it is not worthwhile routinely screening anyone younger...

If someone has a breast lump then GPs normally refer them to a one stop breast clinic... a biopsy is done to make sure that the lump is benign and not malignant... The tissue undergoes histological analysis (i.e. someone uses a microscope to look at the cells in the breast lump)... they can detect cellular difference between cells within benign lumps (fibroadenoma) or malignant tumours (breast cancer)... There is no risk in a biopsy...
 
Revenged said:
a biopsy is done to make sure that the lump is benign .
There is no risk in a biopsy...

I like this idea!
 

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