What is the significance of a breast lump?
Most breast lumps are benign – especially in the younger lady. Fibrocystic change is a very common problem creating a lumpiness texture and is commonly associated with hormonal changes. Other benign breast lumps are cysts (fluid filled sacs usually in ladies over the age of 30 and rarely cancer) and fibroadenomas (solid lumps common in teens and younger women). Fibrocystic changes do not increase a womans risk for developing breast cancer – it may simply make it harder to detect an early one. However, the likelihood of a solid lump being cancer increases as a woman ages, so if you think you have a lump, a vist to your physician or Breast Center is the next immediate step.
