Patient's question:
I went through menopause last year, and my health has generally been quite good during that time. However, starting last week, I've been experiencing some breast tenderness and occasional pain. When I touched my breast, I also noticed some lumps. I'm really worried. Could you please tell me if a left breast nodule or fibroadenoma requires surgery?Doctor's answer:
I don't know about the nodule in your left breast. Can you feel it with your hand? If you can, you can ask the doctor to remove it surgically. If you can't, you can also have it removed minimally invasively under ultrasound guidance. Of course, if you don't want to have it removed because it's very small, you can also carefully monitor it. That is, have a follow-up ultrasound in three months or a year to see if there are any changes, and then make a decision. For patients with breast nodules, in addition to immediate treatment, it is also necessary to pay attention to self-care training, such as maintaining cleanliness, avoiding sexual activity, and eating less spicy and irritating foods. Finally, I advise female patients to have regular follow-ups!