Fibroadenoma or phyllodes tumor - How can I tell the difference?

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Hi!
I have been diagnosed with fibrodenoma which has grown from 1.7 cm to over 4 cm in 10 months - the doctors want to remove it. From internet research and speaking to cancercare UK it seems that a fibrodenoma is not necessary to remove surgically, but a phyllodes breast tumor is - my question is: what is the difference between these two conditions and how can I tell whether i have the first or the latter? Does anyone know?

Thank you!

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Hi Norgegirl

I have posted for you below the links to two of BCC’s publications you may be interested in reading:

Phyllodes: breastcancercare.org.uk/content.php?page_id=640

Fibroadenoma: breastcancercare.org.uk/content.php?page_id=637

If you need to speak to someone in confidence about this then you can call BCC’s helpline. Lines to the helpline are open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturdays 9am - 2pm (UK time), although this week the lines will not be open on Thursday, New Year’s Day. The number to call from overseas is (+44) 2076 20 0077

Hope this helps, kind regards,
Jo, Facilitator

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Hi,

The above mentioned links have probably expired.
Would you please provide any other link(or informations) that would assist me in differentiating “fibroadenoma” and “Phyllodes tumor”

Thank You,

Abhishek