someone said its the same as a boil. some else told me cancer anyone have an opinion or info PLSE!!!!
2007-03-22 15:13:17 · 9 answers · asked by kerky248 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I work at a breast imaging center. Women often have cysts within their breasts. They are very common. However, if your doctor felt the cyst only, and it hasn't been assessed with diagnostic imaging, I would ask for the exam. You would have a mammogram, then, depending on the results, possibly a sonogram of the breast.
Try not to worry too much. But don't ignore it, either. Good luck.
2007-03-22 15:17:52 · answer #1 · answered by Yinzer from Sixburgh 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A cyst and a boil are two different things. A boil is like an abscess in the skin. It is an infected hair follicle that becomes red, painful and filled with pus. A cyst in the breast is a fluid-filled sac-like structure in the breast tissue and not the skin. They can come and go, get bigger or smaller. Cysts are not dangerous, and not cancerous. So if the doctor has confirmed you have a cyst in your breast (which can best be done by having an ultrasound), then don't worry, you'll be OK!
2007-03-22 22:29:37 · answer #2 · answered by Jezabel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cyst is NOT cancer. Sometimes women have a condition called cystic breasts and have a lot of cysts. Sometimes you only have a cyst. It will either go away, or if it gets bigger the doctor will drain it with a needle. I have had that done and it is not painful. Do not worry about the cysts. In some women it is a normal thing.
2007-03-22 22:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by sweet1also 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A cyst is a closed sac having a distinct membrane and developing abnormally in a cavity or structure of the body. If there is fluid in the mass, a needle aspiration of the cyst may be suggested. If the fluid is clear or yellow color but with no evidence of blood in it, the fluid is just discarded since this always means the cyst is non cancerous
2007-03-22 22:22:57 · answer #4 · answered by neverknow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can contain cancer, depending on the kind of cyst. If it's just a water cyst, it wont hurt you..but you still might want to have it removed..My Mom and Grandmother have both had them and got them removed.
2007-03-22 22:17:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
cysts are not cancer! I have had them for about 20 years now, they come and go and usually get painful around the time you get your period. Don't worry they are nothing serious
2007-03-22 22:17:41 · answer #6 · answered by Urchin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cyst does not mean cancer.
http://www.cpmc.org/services/women/breast/breast_cyst.html
2007-03-22 22:16:19 · answer #7 · answered by dragonkisses 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nobody else would know about your boobs other than you and your doctor. If you want to be sure, go for a second opinion.
2007-03-22 22:16:13 · answer #8 · answered by "Vallamkali" 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be just a zit, rub olive oil or castor oil on boob.
put toothpaste on boils, they go away overnite.
Dont dare let the doctor cut u.....money racket
2007-03-22 22:17:05 · answer #9 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋