ok I'm 19... no known medical conditions, I do not take any medication of any sort, but, i have 16 "lumps" in my breasts 8 in each. I've had two ultrasounds so far and on this past u/s a new one was found and some ones that were present before seem to have gotten bigger. the doctor says it's likely fibroadenoma and they all appear to be benign and at this point does not want to biopsy any of them, but instead watch them for another year. While I trust the doctors my concern is that some of them are getting bigger and more are coming up. Should I get a second opinion or just wait it out? These tests were done at the breast diagnostic center so I'm really not sure where else I could get a second opinion if needed.
2007-06-19 06:43:14 · 8 answers · asked by Just.l.o.v.e.Me 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
fibroadenoma is inherited, if none of the women in your family died from breast cancer, I wouldn't be too concerned.
2007-06-19 06:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The first fibroadenoma that I got, I had it removed right away. I have about two or three right now and I am not really worried. It's really very common to get these. Eating fatty foods, soda, being big chested, and yes, birth control pills make it even more likely to occur. If you're worried, get a second opinion. I was pretty freaked out myself the first time. It'll be okay.
2007-06-26 18:07:46 · answer #2 · answered by firefly1882 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say no meds, does that mean no birth control pills cause they can cause fibroids in the breasts. Sounds like you are worried and the docs aren't. Ask them to recommend a second opinion doctor. Get your breasts tested on a regular basis. I mentioned birth control pills because they caused fibroid tumors in my breasts. They went away when I got off the pill.
2007-06-23 13:47:40 · answer #3 · answered by snowwillow20 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As with any medical advice you should get a second opinion if you are still worried. At the very least it will put your mind at ease.
2007-06-26 15:39:14 · answer #4 · answered by mamafresh3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-02 01:25:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should get a second opinion, don't wait a year do it as soon as posible.
2007-06-26 07:36:30 · answer #6 · answered by Me, Myself & I 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was also told caffeine can contribute to "lumps" and if you are bigger chested that they are more common...not sure if that is true but it is what I was told..GOOD LUCK
2007-06-25 10:15:35 · answer #7 · answered by bartendmist 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what you need is to get a nother docter and before you do that is go back to your docter so if any thong has changed
2007-06-27 05:35:35 · answer #8 · answered by tctwisterchick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋