Breast Lump
Alternate Names : Breast Mass
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Breast Lump: Home Care & Treatment
How a breast lump should be treated depends on the cause. Solid breast lumps are often removed surgically, or at least a biopsy is taken. The biopsy is to check whether it is cancerous or not. Cysts can be drained. Breast infections require antibiotics.
For fibrocystic changes, birth control pills are often helpful. Other actions that help some women with fibrocystic changes include:
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Avoiding coffee, tea, and chocolate because of the caffeine and similar substances.
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Taking vitamin E or evening primrose oil supplements.
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Limiting fat and increasing fiber in your diet.
If breast cancer is diagnosed, most women receive a combination of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy. These options would be carefully assessed and thoroughly discussed with your doctor.
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