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    Fibroadenomas are a common type of non-cancerous breast lump that affects around 1 in 6 women at some point in their life. They comprise about 50% of breast biopsies in women under 20 years old. While the exact cause is unknown, fibroadenomas are associated with higher estrogen levels and do not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer. Treatment is usually not needed unless a fibroadenoma continues growing or changes the shape of the breast, in which case removal may be recommended.

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    Fibroadenomas are a common type of non-cancerous breast lump that affects around 1 in 6 women at some point in their life. They comprise about 50% of breast biopsies in women under 20 years old. While the exact cause is unknown, fibroadenomas are associated with higher estrogen levels and do not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer. Treatment is usually not needed unless a fibroadenoma continues growing or changes the shape of the breast, in which case removal may be recommended.

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    Fibroadenomas are a common type of non-cancerous breast lump that affects around 1 in 6 women at some point in their life. They comprise about 50% of breast biopsies in women under 20 years old. While the exact cause is unknown, fibroadenomas are associated with higher estrogen levels and do not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer. Treatment is usually not needed unless a fibroadenoma continues growing or changes the shape of the breast, in which case removal may be recommended.

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    Fibroadenomas of

    the Breast
    What is Fibroadenomas?

    A fibroadenoma is a solid
    breast lump.
    ●Fibroadenoas are important as they
    comprise almost 50% of all breast biopsies
    (this rate climbs to 75% for biopsies in
    women younger than 20 years).
    ●1 :6 women have a fibroadenoma at some
    time in their life.
    How do fibroadenomas affect your risk for breast
    cancer?

    ●  Fibroadenomas do not seem to increase breast cancer


    risk by much.
    What causes the fibroadenomas?
    ● It is still unknown
    ● But it but associated with an increase of estrogen
    hormone
    What can increase the risk of fibroadenoma?
    What are the Treatment of fibroadenomas ?
    ● Most fibroadenomas don't need to be treated. But doctors might
    recommend removing them in some cases, especially if they keep
    growing or change the shape of the breast.
    Thank You

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