Posted in Breast Cancer, Female Issues on 14th July 2012

Benign breast tumors would have been a scourge for women because we know that breast is one part of the “golden” beauty in a woman, no matter what its size is small, medium or large, all women must be proud of and protect one of woman intimate part. But what would happen if the breast already attacked by tumor? The answer, may be can be dangerous or not. Yes, the breast tumor is a disease that is quite dangerous for women and can cause death. Breast tumor was divided into 2 of Malignant Breast Tumors and Benign Breast Tumors. So what’s the difference?

Malignant Breast Tumors, more lethal and often referred to Breast Cancer. This type of tumor can spread to other parts of the body, including up to internal organs, so that if not handled properly then it will become more severe and the worst consequence is the death of the patient.

While Breast Tumor Benign, non-lethal and tumor type is often referred to as FAM (Fibroadenomamammae). Tumors are formed as a lump in the breast, which contains a blob of fat that covered / protected by something that resembles a pouch. These types of tumors classified as benign / harmless and did not attack / spread to other parts of the body.

But although these tumors are not dangerous, benign breast tumors is often attacked women between the ages of 16-30 years and of course this event is also quite annoying and disturbing the sufferer. So how do We recognize that breast tumors that attack us are Benign Breast Tumor?

Some surgeon breast tumors revealed that benign breast tumors is likely to strike women aged 40 years and over who have never given birth. This is because women who have never given birth, estrogen levels have not declined.

Then some of the symptoms of benign breast tumors can be recognized from a painful lump in the armpit, and then some discharge from the nipple, the breast will feel pain to the back, entering the breast nipple (slack) to the inside. But sometimes these symptoms are back to normal when the cycle of PMS (Pre Menstrual Syndrome) ends.

Well that’s why Tumor surgery experts strongly recommend to the women to perform breast self check by touching their breast and touch by moving around the area surrounding the nipple and done in a clockwise direction. Consider whether there is a change in breast shape like a hard lump or pain when held, and then try to find abnormal shape, or perhaps a shriveled skin and nipple. If you find a strange mark on your breast and suspicious of benign breast tumor, then consult this with your doctor.

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