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Is mastectomy only way for me to get rid of painful scar tissue and cysts inside my breasts?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Possibly: But seek opinion of breast surgeon. Subcutaneous mastectomy and implants may be a choice depending on he specific anatomy.

Answered 7/4/2013

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Dr. Eric Brown answered

Specializes in General Surgery

No: There are multiple natural remedies for breast pain and cystic disease. None work in most, but all work in some (vitamin e, evening primrose oil, caffeine intake reduction, topical anti-inflammatories, etc). If these fail, low dose (10 mg per day) tamoxifen, in the right patients, works very well. See a breast specialist. Mastectomy should almost never be necessary.

Answered 7/18/2013

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