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  • female
  • 30 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My wife has been diagnosed with fibroadenoma in her right breast just above the ovary. The doctor suggested surgery, but I'm a bit unsure and would like another opinion. Is surgery the only option or are there other treatments we should consider? What are the risks if we delay or avoid surgery?

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