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Evening Primrose Oil And Breast Cancer Treatment
Mammary dysplasia; Diffuse cystic mastopathy; Benign breast disease
Treatment
If you have painful breasts, the following may help:
- Take medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen
- Use heat or ice on the breast
- Wear a well-fitting bra
Although some women believe that eating less fat, caffeine, or chocolate helps with their symptoms, there is no good evidence that this helps.
Vitamin E, thiamine, magnesium, and evening primrose oil are not harmful in most cases, but they have not...
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