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Fibrocystic breast disease
A condition where the breasts develop non-cancerous lumps made of fibrous tissue. These can cause discomfort and pain that fluctuate with the menstrual cycle.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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Is surgery necessary ever if a fibrocystic breast disease?
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How do doctors diagnose fibrocystic breast disease? By feeling you?
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Can you tell me how do doctors diagnose fibrocystic breast disease?
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Are there steps I can take to prevent getting fibrocystic breast disease?
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What are the treaments available for a fibrocystic breast disease and also if there is any danger for not curing a fibrocystic breast?
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Does smoking cause breast fibrocystic breast disease?
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Fibrocystic breast disease. very confused about effect of coffee?
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Has a doctor ever said you have fibrocystic breast disease due to coffee?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Why is pain in fibrocystic breast disease mostly located in the upper outer quadrant of the breast?
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Does anyone else have fibrocystic breast disease? Tell me why can't you eat chocolate or have coffee?
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Can a healthy diet help prevent fibrocystic breast disease?
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What happens to women with fibrocystic breast disease after menopause?
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Dear sir, is bilateral fibrocystic breast disease - (catogory 2 )- a cancer?
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Do you have fibrocystic breast condition or fibrocystic breast disease if drinking too much coke?
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Is fibrocystic breast disease aka breast lumps a fatal cancer?
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I have fibrocystic breast disease and a microscopic lump was seen on diagnostic mammo. Could it be cancerous? It is in the left breast.
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Can fibrocystic breast disease lead to breast cancer?
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Will Fibrocystic Breast Disease eventually or inevitably lead to breast cancer?
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Is it possible for fibrocystic breast disease to disappear or decrease during pregnancy?
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A 34-year old asked:
Have fibrocystic breast disease. ultrasound shows 1cm well circumscribed breast nodule and doc wants biopsy? Normal procedure?
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