Fibroadenoma

Do fibroadenomas increase cancer risk?

Simple fibroadenomas do not increase the risk of breast cancer.

References

1. Breastcancer.org. (2024, July 24). Fibroadenomas of the breast: Causes, symptoms, and treatment. Breastcancer.org - Breast Cancer Information and Support. https://www.breastcancer.org/benign-breast-conditions/fibroadenoma

2. Fibroadenomas of the breast. American Cancer Society. (n.d.). https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/non-cancerous-breast-conditions/fibroadenomas-of-the-breast.html

3. Fibroadenoma | Breast Cancer now. (n.d.). https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/breast-lumps-and-benign-not-cancer-breast-conditions/fibroadenoma/

4. When a breast lump isn't cancer: 5 things to know about fibroadenomas: Jefferson health. Jefferson Health - Greater Philadelphia & South Jersey Region. (n.d.). https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/your-health/living-well/when-a-breast-lump-isnt-cancer