Finding a breast mass can be a deeply concerning moment, bringing with it worries about breast cancer, related expenses, and the battle ahead. While most commonly associated with breast cancer, this disease isn’t the only reason you may develop lumps in your breasts. In 80% of all cases, lumps in the breast are non-cancerous, so if you’ve discovered one, there’s a good chance you have nothing to worry about. An exam performed by a women’s health professional is the only way to be completely certain.
What are breast masses?
So if breast masses aren’t an immediate indicator of cancer, what are they? A breast mass can be a tumor, or a cyst, or one of a variety of fibrous masses that form in the breast. Tumors aren’t explicitly cancerous, and when biopsied, nearly 80% of them are discovered to be benign (non-cancerous). When a tumor has been revealed to be cancerous, it is called a malignant tumor. Breast masses can also be caused by an abscess in the breast or an infection.
How our clinic can help with breast masses?
Our clinic is dedicated to helping to treat a full range of women’s health concerns. When you join our clinic’s patient family, you’ll receive treatment at the hands of specialists who are dedicated to helping women treat and manage their health concerns.