WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1997: Re: How can I tell?

Re: How can I tell?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Nov 1997 20:44:39 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 27 Nov 1997, Laura wrote: >
>After my son was born, I was diagnosed w/fibrocystic breast disease. How
>can I tell the difference between a lump from the fibrocystic disease,
>and a lump that should be looked at? They normally act up when I'm about
>to get my period, but I haven't had one since Sept. I found a lump that
>is sore, but doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Most of the lumps I get
>come and go. However, I've had lumps before and NP said just to monitor
>them. How long do I monitor them? Cancer is rampant on my mom's side,
>along w/fibrocystic disease. One aunt has already had a masectomy from
>breast cancer (one breast, then the other).
>
>Thanks again,
>Laura

For my patients who have fibrocystic breast changes and have difficulty examining themselves, I recommend stopping caffeine (coffee, tea, colas and chocolate) andstartng Vitamin C 1000mg, Vitamin E 400 IU and Vitamin B complex 100mg daily.

I also ask them to examine themselves about a week after their period. This is usually the best time to examine yourself. Over time you should get a sense of what is normal for you. If it is too difficult for you to assess, your caregiver will just have to do it for you as often as you need it to be done.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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