Breast Cancer Forum - Fibroadenoma / associated Intraductal Hyperplasia

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Q: Fibroadenoma / associated Intraductal Hyperplasia

asked by: schooldirector on July 24th, 2007

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I am a 36 year old female with a strong family history of breast cancer(Mom, grandma, aunt)
I have had two lumps removed over the last 5 years which have proved to be nothing, thank god.
the most recent pathology report reads as follows:
1. fibroadenoma
2. Associated intraductal hyperplasia
I know that #1 is nothing to worry about. however, what is #2? I have never heard of that before. I have to admit, I did not wait for my doctor to call me with the results. I went to the hosp and got the results myself (results of core needle biopsy)
I had the biopsy almost three weeks ago. I have called my dr. office twice now. The nurse gets a little snotty with me and says "Don't call us we will call you" they just don't understand that when you are waiting and have such a big family history of cancer one tends to worry a little.
So should I be concerned or just relax and not even worry if the gy ever calls me back?
thanks.

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Dr. Manoranajan Chowhan

replied on June 25th, 2009

Some of these conditions, such as intraductal hyperplasia with lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS), are microscopic risk factors that can indicate that a woman is at increased risk of developing breast cancer.As you have family history of breast cancer that increases the risk .
Both these conditions are precancerous so a close follow up by regular Medical examination may be helpful in your case.
Regular medical examination will also be reassuring for you.

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