
Benign (Noncancerous) Breast Conditions
Not all breast illnesses are cancer. Benign breast conditions range from cysts to inflammation of the breasts. Some of these conditions can be painful and need treatment. Others do not need treatment.
Some benign breast conditions can look like cancer. These conditions may require a biopsy to see if they are or could become cancerous. During a biopsy, your physician will remove tissue from the abnormal area of your breast. Then, they will send it to a pathology lab to be looked at under a microscope.
Your physician will go over the results of your biopsy with you and discuss the next steps.