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Would it be typical for cysts in the breasts to be painful?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

They can : Be. If you have a change in your breast - get it checked.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2013

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