My doctor said that I might have fibrocystic breast. However,she wants me to have an ultrasound done on my right breast. During her exam she said that both breast have fibrocyst but that the right breast has more than the left. Can fibrocyst turn into cancer?Should I be concerned? I was suppose to have a mammogram but they said that they would rather proceed with an ultrasound because of my age...
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Q: fibrocyst
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10/24/09 7:37pm
Hi - Fibrocystic breasts are common in many younger women. They're overgrown breast tissue that IS NOT cancer - just growing a bit too fast and becoming lumpy and/or umcofortable. Fibroadenomas (the lumps) don't turn into breast cancer; but they sometimes make it harder to interpret mammograms, which is probably why she wants you to have an ultrasound. Also, ultrasounds can tell if something is a cyst, raterh than a fibroadenoma. So go ahead with the ultrasound; hopefully it'll clarify your situation. Good luck - PJH
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