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Might fibrocystic breast turn into cancer?
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No: Simple fibrocystic change does not increase cancer risk. A few of the frisker epithelial hyperplasias do increase it. You're going to do self-exam, report any dominant masses, and get imaging if appropriate in any case. Good luck.
Answered 1/16/2014
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A/W Dr. Friedlander: Fibrocystic breast changes (in absence of atypia) do not increase breast cancer risk.
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