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Q: Fibrocystic breast disease

asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 13th, 2008

i am just trying to find the name of the kind of breast disease or lumps i have. me and my sister both have them my sister doesn't have any breast tissue left it is just a cluster of large lumps. my lumps are getting bigger by the day i have 3 in each. i have had surgery in the past to remove lumps but i was never told what they are, how i got them and how can i stop them. i just need help so i can find the right doctor.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on November 15th, 2008

Breasts Answer A4880

You probably had and are still having fibrocystic breast disease but breast cancer has to be excluded first.

You have to consult a radiologist and thoracic surgeon as soon as possible!!!

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