A 36-year-old female asked about a 33-year-old female:
If a woman has a solid mass in breast (not a fluid filled cyst), does this automatically mean it is cancer?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gerald Leeanswered
Internal Medicine 24 years experience
It should be checked: Automatically, no. It could be fibrocystic breast disease, which is not at all dangerous. However, it should not be ignored. Additional imaging, and possibly a biopsy are warranted.
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Dr. Ramji Rajendrananswered
Radiation Oncology 18 years experience
Breast mass: Not all breast masses are cancer. There are also benign conditions such as a fibroadenoma that can be a breast mass. You should see your doctor for further evaluation.
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