Fibroadenoma Over Age 50
TL;DR Fibroadenomas are benign breast lumps, most common in women aged 21–25 and accounting for under 5% of cases over 50. They don’t raise cancer risk but warrant evaluation given age-related concerns. Options include observation, surgical excision, or...
If Breast Biopsy Is Negative Can It Still Be Cancer?
TL;DR Yes, a negative breast biopsy can occasionally miss cancer. False negatives stem from sampling error, tumour location, small size, technique, or pathologist interpretation. Some lesions like atypical hyperplasia or LCIS also raise future risk. If symptoms...
Recurrent Breast Cancer After Mastectomy
Have you been diagnosed with recurrent breast cancer after mastectomy? Are you concerned about the symptoms of recurrence and survival rates? It’s a distressing journey, but you’re not alone. Research indicates that few patients experience a recurrence post...
Pain 3 Weeks After Mastectomy
TL;DR Pain three weeks after a mastectomy is usually normal, caused by ongoing healing, scar tissue, nerve regeneration, lymphedema, stiff muscles, or stress. Manage it with prescribed medication, cold and heat therapy, gentle exercise, rest, and good nutrition. Watch...
Basal Cell Carcinoma on Breast
TL;DR Basal cell carcinoma on the breast is a rare, slow-growing skin cancer that rarely spreads, unlike breast cancer which starts in ducts and lobules. Linked mainly to sun exposure, it’s usually treated with surgical removal, Mohs surgery, or topical therapy....