Breast Cysts - Open to All Other Health Topics Message Board

MaryAnn · 01-31-2003, 01:07 PM

I am just wondering what anyone has done when having breast cysts.I had 2 aspirated over a year ago and now have 2 more. My doctor says we can aspirate again, have them surgically removed or just leave them as they are not really a big deal. I am interested in hearing what others have chosen to do.

Autumn Angel · 01-31-2003, 09:17 PM

Hi Maryanne I had 2 breast cysts one was removed in the docs office it was the size of a grape and was tested the result was begnin fiberous breast tissue. I have another one as well same breast the Doc said its the same as the one that was removed so I am leaving it alone. The one I had removed took 3 stiches and I now have a "dent" in my breast and at times it aches something awful. The doc told me I will probably always have trouble with the odd achy days but it was worth it to know I was ok. My 21 yr old daughter has developed a cyst in her breast as well it is bigger than mine was and it hurts. The doc wants to do a needle biopsy and shes not too thrilled about it. I would leave your new ones alone if your Doc thinks they are nothing. What do you think?

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Merrida · 02-01-2003, 06:47 AM

I have cystic breasts as well, always have. I'm just used to them now, lumpy bumpies and all. They get worse if I consume too much caffeine, and if I'm around my period, and they're more annoying than anything. But for me, removing them is more "risky" or a pain, than just leaving them there and adapting.

Lily0727 · 02-02-2003, 04:16 PM

I have them too. I have done nothing about them except, I have cut out pop that has caffeine in it. Do they really bother you?

MaryAnn · 02-03-2003, 10:47 AM

I guess they don't really bother me except for being sore at times. What probably bothers me the most is just knowing that they are there. I am going to wait awhile before doing anything with them. Maybe I can just get used to it. If you leave them, do you get an ultrasound every time you get a mammogram?