Pre-cancerous breast lumps
Some breast lumps are not cancer, but they are associated with an increased risk of cancer. Others are precancerous growths and the cells can mutate to become cancer cells in the future. While most benign breast lumps are either left alone or removed for comfort, pre-cancerous lumps must be removed.
Intraductal papilloma
Intraductal papilloma is a tumor that starts in the milk ducts of the nipple and is characterized by nipple discharge. They are normally benign, but they may be associated with an increased risk of cancer, especially if there are regions of atypical hyperplasia.
Radical scars
Radical scars are a rare condition that can help benign, precancerous, or cancerous. They cannot cause a palpable lump but they may appear as a spiky mass on a mammogram. A biopsy is usually used because cancer cells can mix with the radial scar.
Ductal or lobular hyperplasia
Atypical lobular hyperplasia and atypical ductal hyperplasia are known as precancerous conditions. This means, these lumps are not cancer but they can transform. Immediate treatment is needed to prevent any dangerous change.
Conclusion
Every benign growth needs to be removed to prevent any complications. You must visit your doctor immediately if you notice any lump.
References
[1] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/160821#:~:text=Benign%20and%20malignant%20cysts,can%20be%20malignant%2C%20or%20cancerous.
[2] https://www.yourperiod.ca/normal-periods/menstrual-cycle-basics/
[3] https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/mammograms.htm#:~:text=A%20mammogram%20is%20an%20X,before%20it%20can%20be%20felt.
[4] https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1830086-overview
[5] https://www.uclahealth.org/obgyn/menopause#:~:text=Menopause%20is%20defined%20as%20the,menses%20for%2012%20consecutive%20months.
[6] https://www.healthline.com/health/tubular-carcinoma