Fibrocystic Breast Change

Q: What is fibrocystic breast change?

A: Fibrocystic breast change is a benign condition of the breast which affects about 60% of women during their childbearing years, especially between the ages of 30 to 50. Women with fibrocystic breast change have lumpy, tender breasts.

Q: Does fibrocystic breast change effect my risk for developing breast cancer?

A: No. However, if you feel a lump, it needs to be checked by your doctor.

Q: Can fibrocystic breast change be treated?

A: There is no cure for fibrocystic breast change. The symptoms produced by fibrocystic breast change can often be improved with reduction of caffeine, taking over the counter pain relievers (such as NSAID’s), reducing salt intake and taking supplemental vitamin E.