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Is it possible to have 2 fibroadenomas in one breast for 19years without them becoming cancerous?
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Yes: Fibroadenomas are not precancerous; make sure to keep up with your mammograms.
Answered 9/8/2013
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Fibroadenoma : The short answer is yes. Fibroadenoma a are benign growths in the breast. The follow up for these is debatable. If you have breasts that are dense on imaging, your doctor may add additional tests in addition to screening mammography such as ultrasound, MRI or spot compression views.
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