I suppose the biopsy technique has changed as I have had two biopsies for
fibroadenoma, but that meant the whole nodule was removed. This was over 10
years ago. I was also able to breastfeed my three kids just fine, although
obviously there is less (but quite sufficient) milk on the biopsied side.
In what ways can they get "cranky"?
Renata

On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 3:57 PM, Susan Majoris <[log in to unmask]>
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>        [Susan Majoris] Does anyone have experience working with a mom who
> has had a previous diagnosis of breast fibroadenoma. I am wondering how
> often we see fibroadenomas and if in fact they proliferate during pregnancy
> or lactation to cause any significant problems.  I had a young lady stop in
> my office today.  She was biopsied for a suspicious nodule and the pathology
> was benign indication a fibroadenoma.  She would like to get pregnant, but
> wonders if she should have it removed before that.  It is not generally
> something that is recommended since most fibroadenomas recede over the
> years.  However hormonal changes such as pregnancy, menoupause...can make
> them cranky.   Anyone have any experience with this?
>
>        Thanks very much,
>        Sue Majoris RN, IBCLC
>        Nurse Navigator
>        M Dorcas Clark MD, Women's Imaging Center
>        Indiana Regional Medical Center
>        Indiana, PA. 15701
>
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