How is benign breast disease managed or treated?

How is benign breast disease managed or treated?

Most types of benign breast disease don’t require treatment. Your healthcare provider may recommend treatment if you have atypical hyperplasia or a different kind of benign breast disease that increases your future risk of breast cancer. If you experience pain or discomfort or have an increased cancer risk, these treatments can help:

• Fine needle aspiration to drain fluid-filled cysts.
• Surgery to remove lumps (lumpectomy).
• Oral antibiotics for infections like mastitis.