Question 1

how does a removal of a benign breast tumor affect ones breast (size/shape)?

Accepted Answer

Usually very little: The goal of breast surgery is tumor removal w/clear margins. The "art" of this operation involves removing just enough tissue:  too much and you lose the aesthetic benefit of breast conservation; too little necessitates a 2nd operation (re-excision lump-x), likewise worsening the aesthetic result. Oncoplastic surgery incorporates plastic surgical techniques to achieve the best result.

Question 2

is malignant breast tumor may decrease in size? i've had 2 breast ultrasounds with 19 days interval. the lesion decrease from 2.78 x2.3 to 1.2 x .9

Accepted Answer

Decrease tumor in si: yes .the tumor size may decrease with treatment. or if there is associated inflammation or infection of the tumor and the inflammation improved

Question 3

i am 25 y/o. i used to have a left-breast tumor the size of a baseball a few years ago. it was removed when i was 21 and it was benign. i moved places since then and this new hospital is trying to get me in for mammogram. arent i too young for that?

Accepted Answer

You are: Unfortunately with your history and depending on the type of tumor that was removed, surveillance appears appropriate. Establishing with a doc at the new location would help great deal in getting clear information going forward.

Question 4

how does a breast tumor look like?

Accepted Answer

Firm whitish tissue: A breast tumor is a mass of tissue that is firm and more dense than surrounding breast tissue.  It is usually pale or white in color.  The edges are usually irregular and can project into normal tissue.

Question 5

what's the cause of a breast tumor?

Accepted Answer

Growth : A tumor is an excessive growth of tissue 
not always cancerous 
in fact most tumors are benign.

Question 6

is removing a breast tumor dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: All surgery has some risk, but in general breast cancer surgery is very safe.  It is certainly much safer than not having such surgery when there is a diagnosis of suspected or proven cancer.  Risks include bad reactions to anesthesia and infection, but both of these are very rare.  Thousands of such operations are done without complications every year.

Question 7

how can a benign breast tumor be removed?

Accepted Answer

Skin incision,: U/s or needle localization, excision with normal surrounding tissue.  Sample sent to confirm histology; assess margins. Many are accompanied by "pre" cancers, ductal carcinoma in situ. But fibromas, cysts, adenomatous hyperplasia all are treated with excision to prove benignity.

Question 8

how fast does a benign breast tumor grow?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Different tumors grow at different rates.  In general it takes a breast cancer about four years to become palpable from the time of onset. If left untreated a breast cance has an average life span of about four years from the time of diagnosis.  These are average figures with wide variations among different tumors and patients.

Question 9

how can you tell if you have a breast tumor?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: You cannot tell without getting a physical examination with a doctor & scheduling a mammogram with possible breast ultrasound. Sometimes further testing with needle biopsy may be indicated.

Question 10

are there any herbs to shrink a breast tumor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tamoxifen is a medication that is derived from a natural plant.  Taking the natural plant alone is not effective in treating breast cancer.  This would be the most reliable example of an herb that can be used to treat breast cancer.

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