A benign breast condition refers to abnormal changes to the breast that are NOT related or caused by cancer. Some of these benign conditions are even more common than malignant (cancerous) breast disease, the benign changes may include a breast cyst, fibroadenoma (breast mouse), rash or nipple discharge.
Benign breast conditions are not life-threatening, however some of the symptoms may overlap with breast cancer symptoms, some conditions may increase the probability of you getting breast cancer later on. Therefore, careful assessment by a specialised breast surgeon is advised early on in the process.
Benign breast conditions are not life-threatening, however, some of the symptoms may overlap with breast cancer symptoms, some conditions may increase the probability of you getting breast cancer later on. Therefore, careful assessment by a specialized breast surgeon is advised early on in the process.
If you have noticed any breast changes please book an appointment with your doctor.
Sometimes, breast cancer doesn’t show any symptoms until advanced stages of the disease. However, there are some signs and symptoms that can be identified early in the process, including:
Breast cancer is the result of a complex interaction between multiple factors including genetic potential and environmental factors. Besides the well-known genetical risk factor, there are other risk factors related to breast cancer, including:
If you have noticed any of the above symptoms and signs, please visit your doctor as you will require physical examination followed by some tests for a comprehensive diagnosis