Understanding Breast Health: Questions About Fibrosis and Surgery Options
Breast I have a lump and fibrosis in my breast. I went to the hospital for a breast examination, and after three needle biopsies, the doctor said to follow up every six months. I have the following questions: 1. Can I have my breast removed so that I don't need to follow up ...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Hello, breast lumps and fibrosis are common breast issues among women. In principle, follow-up should be done every six months to a year. It is not necessary to perform prophylactic mastectomy to monitor for the occurrence of cancer, unless the woman has a family history of cance...[Read More] Understanding Breast Health: Questions About Fibrosis and Surgery Options
Is It Breast Cancer? Understanding Lumps and When to Seek Help
Is it breast cancer? Hello Doctor: Recently, I felt a movable lump under my breast that feels like a lymph node, and it is painful when pressed around it. Could this be a hard lump associated with breast cancer, or is there another condition that I should monitor? Should I go to ...
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
Dear Liao, 1. Breast lumps that are mobile are mostly benign lesions, often adenomas or cysts. In addition to noting the hardness of the lump, it is important to observe the skin appearance for any dimpling, as well as the relationship between the size of the lump and the menstr...[Read More] Is It Breast Cancer? Understanding Lumps and When to Seek Help
Understanding Breast Lumps: When to Seek Ultrasound and What to Expect
Breast lump Doctor, I would like to ask you about a small lump I felt about a month ago on the left side of my breast, slightly outward from the nipple. It doesn't seem to have changed in size, and I can feel it move a bit, with a small edge that I can also touch. However, r...
Dr. Zhao Ming Reply:
Your issue should be addressed directly at a breast surgery outpatient clinic. Although breast cancer is rare in 18-year-old females, it is still advisable to see a doctor.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: When to Seek Ultrasound and What to Expect
Survival Rates of Untreated Breast Lumps and Dents: What You Need to Know
Breast lump What is the survival rate for untreated breast lumps and indentations?
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
Dear Hsin-Hsin, There have been significant advancements in breast cancer treatment, with many changes and flexibility in treatment methods that should be considered. As for survival rates, they must be assessed based on tumor size, lymph node metastasis, and whether there is di...[Read More] Survival Rates of Untreated Breast Lumps and Dents: What You Need to Know
Understanding Breast Lumps in Prepubescent Girls: What Parents Should Know
Breast lump Dear Dr. Wu, My daughter has just turned 10 years old. Over the past couple of days, she noticed a hard lump on her left nipple while taking a shower, and there is a significant difference in firmness between her left and right nipples. She has not yet started menstr...
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
Dear Miss Min: It may be the onset of development. Please observe any changes. You can visit a breast surgery specialist or a pediatrician (for growth and development) for consultation. Wishing you peace and health. Sincerely, Dr. Wu Ching-Tang, Attending Surgeon, Taoyuan Hospita...[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps in Prepubescent Girls: What Parents Should Know
Understanding Breast Lumps: Are They Normal During Development?
There is a hard lump in the chest? Hello, doctor! I have a question that I have been struggling to understand. I started my menstruation around the first or second year of junior high school, but I still have hard lumps in my breasts that feel like a solid area, and they seem to ...
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
Dear Miss Mimie, At nineteen years old, having hard lumps in your left and right breasts warrants a visit to a breast surgeon for examination. This condition may be indicative of fibrocystic changes, which are less likely to be malignant tumors; however, further diagnosis is nec...[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Are They Normal During Development?
Understanding Breast Lumps: When to Seek Medical Advice and Testing Options
Breast lump Hello, I would like to inquire about having hard lumps in both breasts (not small lumps) that are painful when pressed. The pain increases before my menstrual period, and this has been the case since puberty. Is there a problem with this? If an examination is necessar...
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
Hello, if there has been no increase in size or hardness, it is likely a benign change. However, you should still seek an examination by a breast or general surgeon. Currently, physical examination and ultrasound are the preferred methods of evaluation. Wishing you safety and hea...[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: When to Seek Medical Advice and Testing Options
Understanding Blood-Filled Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know
Breast mass aspiration yields blood? Hello Dr. Wu: I recently discovered a hard lump about the size of a ten-dollar coin in the lower part of my left breast. After a needle aspiration at the hospital, the substance extracted was blood, not fluid. If it is blood, does that indicat...
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
Dear Miss Chen: It is not necessarily worse; it depends on the results of the cytological diagnosis to make a determination. Most breast hematomas are primarily caused by trauma or impact, and you may not be aware of any injury. However, some individuals may experience such a con...[Read More] Understanding Blood-Filled Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know
Understanding Breast Lumps: Are They Normal or Cause for Concern?
Breast lump Hello, doctor. When I press down on both sides of my breasts, I feel large, hard areas that resemble the size of silicone or saline implants seen on television. Both sides are roughly equal. I would like to know if this is normal. Are normal breasts entirely soft, or ...
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
Dear Xiao Xiao: When performing a self-examination, try changing the direction of your touch to see if the lump disappears; if it does, you should be less concerned! Additionally, if your self-examinations are consistent each month, it is less likely to indicate a problem. Howeve...[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Are They Normal or Cause for Concern?
Impact of Breast Lump Removal on Future Breastfeeding
Breast lump excision and breastfeeding? Hello doctor, I have a lump located about 1 cm below the right nipple and areola, and I have decided to undergo surgical removal. After the surgery, will there be any impact on future fertility and breastfeeding? Will I be able to breastfee...
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
Dear Ms. Ling-Lan: The impact is minimal! Wishing you peace and health! Sincerely, Dr. Wu Ching-Tang, Attending Surgeon, Taoyuan Hospital, Department of Health.[Read More] Impact of Breast Lump Removal on Future Breastfeeding
Understanding Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know About Your Health
There is a hard lump in the chest? About two months ago, I noticed a lump in my left breast that is neither large nor small. It is not painful and does not seem to be getting bigger. Two years ago, I had a similar lump in the area of my accessory breast, and the surgeon at that t...
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
Dear Miss C 186618c: Based on your description, a fibroepithelial tumor is most likely. However, it is important to monitor any changes in size. If it measures 1.5 to 2 centimeters or more, you should seek further evaluation from a breast surgeon. Wishing you peace and health. Si...[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know About Your Health
Understanding Breast Lump Removal: Procedure and Aftercare Insights
Breast lump excision Hello Dr. Zhao: I am scheduled for a right breast mass excision (2CM/benign) on December 22, 2008. Could you please explain the surgical process and whether there will be any postoperative complications? Your explanation may help ease my anxiety during these ...
Dr. Zhao Ming Reply:
Please call the outpatient clinic during my office hours for inquiries. The extension number is 2152 - Dr. Zhao Ming.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lump Removal: Procedure and Aftercare Insights
Understanding Breast Lumps: When to Seek Further Medical Advice
There is a lump in the breast? Hello Doctor, my mother has hard lumps and swelling on the outer sides of both breasts, which are painful even without any contact. She previously consulted a breast surgeon who recommended only warm compresses. However, the pain has not improved at...
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
Dear Xiaxia: You should consider seeing a breast surgeon, and a breast ultrasound may be helpful if necessary! Based on your description, mastitis seems to be the most likely diagnosis. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Sincerely, Dr. Wu Ching-Tang, Attending Surgeon, Taoyuan Hospit...[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: When to Seek Further Medical Advice
Understanding Breast Lumps: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
There is a lump? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you about something I noticed about two or three years ago. I found a small hard lump in my right breast (above the right nipple) that sometimes hurts, especially when pressed, while at other times it doesn't hurt at all. T...
Dr. Xie Wenhuai Reply:
Male breast tissue is less developed, so the likelihood of tumors is relatively rare. Based on your description, it may be a subcutaneous tumor. You can visit a surgical outpatient clinic for a diagnosis and possible excision by a physician.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Breast Lumps: Is Surgery Always Necessary?
Mass I previously noticed a lump in my right breast. I went to the hospital to see a surgeon who first performed a physical examination and then an ultrasound. The doctor recommended that I have it removed, so I went ahead with the surgery. Later, my sister told me that her frien...
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
Dear Miss Xia Xue, there will be no adverse effects. Best regards, Dr. Wu Jing-Tang, Department of Surgery, Taoyuan General Hospital, Health and Welfare Department.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Is Surgery Always Necessary?
Understanding Non-Painful Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know
There is a lump in the breast? I would like to ask about a hard lump near my right nipple that does not hurt when pressed and does not discharge any fluid.
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
Dear Mr. Xia: Given your age and description, it is most likely "gynecomastia." You only need to monitor it and there is no need to worry too much! Wishing you good health, Dr. Wu 960319[Read More] Understanding Non-Painful Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know
Understanding Breast Lumps: Concerns About Size, Pain, and Follow-Up Care
Breast lump Hello Doctor: Last May, I discovered a hard lump in my breast, so I went for an examination. The results showed that there are two benign tumors in each breast, with one measuring about 4 centimeters that underwent a breast biopsy. Due to my fear of surgery, I did not...
Dr. Zhao Ming Reply:
Hello: A 4 cm breast tumor is generally recommended for removal by physicians. It is rare for a 20-year-old to have breast cancer, but it is not impossible, so regular check-ups are very important. If surgery is not performed, it is advisable to follow up every three months for t...[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Concerns About Size, Pain, and Follow-Up Care
Understanding Breast Lumps: Seeking Clarity on Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Breast lump Hello Dr. Wu, I discovered a lump in my breast about last Tuesday. After an examination, it was found to be a 2.5 cm tumor. I underwent an ultrasound and fine needle aspiration. The doctor mentioned it could be an adenoma, and since it is larger than 2 cm, I was advis...
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
Dear Miss, You have a hard lump in your breast measuring 2.5 cm, and you have undergone an ultrasound and fine needle aspiration. The report suggests it may be an adenoma, which is larger than 2 cm. In this situation, it is advisable to consider surgical removal for further path...[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Seeking Clarity on Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Understanding Unusual Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know
Why do breast lumps feel different from what everyone describes? I have felt something strange in my chest for a long time, like a lump, but it's not a hard, coin-sized lump; it feels more like a larger area that seems to be connected to the muscle growing from the sternum. ...
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
Dear Dubai: Based on your description, it seems more like gynecomastia. It is still advisable to get it checked for clarity, and surgery is not necessarily required. There's no need to scare yourself; there aren't specific methods to prevent worsening in everyday life. ...[Read More] Understanding Unusual Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know
Understanding Breast Lumps: Causes, Concerns, and Cancer Risks
There is a lump in the breast? Hello, doctor. Since high school, during the nursing classes, I learned about breast self-examination and discovered that I have hard lumps in my breasts, each less than 0.5 cm in size, located in different areas of both breasts. When I press on my ...
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
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