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Mine is not cancerous, but can it turn into cancer, and what can I do to prevent it from turning into cancer. Right now they have me on tomxafin.

2006-09-16 08:25:17 · 7 answers · asked by mickey 4 in Health Diseases & Conditions Cancer

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You're already doing what you should do, taking the tomixafin. Atypical hyperplasia means that the cells are abnormal, but not cancerous. It does put you at a higher risk in developing cancer. If you have family history that raises the risk. But because you've discovered this you will be monitoring very closely and if indeed something turns up, you'll be ready. Tomixafin is the treatment of choice because it works...so try not to worry too much.

2006-09-16 08:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by BRUCE D 4 · 0 0

It means that some of the cells are growing rapidly and abnormally. Means you have to be monitored closely for further changes, or the development of cancer cells. Tamoxafin blocks the estrogen in your body, which can make some cancer cells grow faster. There is really nothing you can do, except follow the directions of your health care provider, take your medication as ordered and keep you follow up appointments as scheduled. Good luck.

2006-09-16 09:40:31 · answer #2 · answered by tntwade 3 · 0 0

Schedule a follow up with your doctor to ask all those questions. There are different forms of atypical hyperplasia and they carry different risks.

2016-03-27 04:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

It means you have abnormal cells in your breasts. Doctors sometimes suggest a mastectomy because you have a high percentage of getting breast cancer. It is your choice if you want to have the mastectomy or not. The tamoxofin will help decrease the growth of the cells. YOu must make sure you go regularly for your mammogram. NO messing around.

2006-09-19 08:23:23 · answer #4 · answered by josievan 4 · 0 0

I had the same thing of the uterus and they took it out. The cells are suspicious and I was told there was a 20% chance of it turning into cancerous cells.

2006-09-16 12:39:19 · answer #5 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0 0

It is rapidly replicating cells in the breast which are not normal and you are a high risk candidate for breast cancer.
Ask your physician if he/she reccomends a mastectomy then get a 2nd opinion and a 3rd if you need to. Your insurance will pay for the opinoins. It is your life.

2006-09-16 08:33:26 · answer #6 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0 0

http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/BreastCancer/dh/2307

2006-09-16 08:36:21 · answer #7 · answered by Bob 4 · 0 0

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