Benign Breast Disease Program at Columbia
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Benign (non-cancerous) breast disease often shares symptoms with breast cancer. Working with a program with experience diagnosing and treating these conditions can provide peace of mind and help relieve your symptoms. The Benign Breast Disease Program at Columbia can help manage and treat your benign breast condition, often without surgery. And if a minor procedure is necessary, we offer the latest minimally invasive options.
If you have benign breast disease or need a breast screening to confirm your diagnosis, we can help. Call us now at (212) 305-9676 or fill out our online appointment request form.
What is Benign Breast Disease?
Benign breast disease refers to non-cancerous conditions that can affect breast tissue. Symptoms may include:
- Discharge
- Growths or changes in breast tissue
- Nipple retraction
- Pain/tenderness
- Redness
- Swelling
Because these symptoms can mimic those of breast cancer, it's important to get a breast screening to rule out any potential concerns. Fortunately, most benign breast diseases do not require treatment, and will resolve on their own. For severe symptoms that are affecting quality of life, surgery may be helpful.
Learn More About Benign Breast Disease
Conditions We Treat
- Adenosis
- Duct Ectasia
- Ductal or Lobular Hyperplasia
- Fat Necrosis and Oil Cysts
- Fibroadenomas
- Fibrosis and Simple Cysts
- Hemangioma
- Hamartoma
- Hematoma
- Intraductal Papillomas
- Lipoma
- Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS)
- Mastitis
- Neurofibroma
- Phyllodes Tumors
- Radial Scars
Program Highlights
Peace of Mind
Because benign breast disease shares many symptoms with breast cancer, it's important to be evaluated by a care team you can trust. Our breast cancer screening program can help you understand your condition and provide peace of mind.
Minimally Invasive Care
If you do need surgery to alleviate your symptoms, working with an experienced surgeon can help you get relief and recover quickly. Columbia has pioneered many of the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques in use today.
Personalized Care for Your Condition
Many benign breast diseases can be managed without surgery. Our care team will design your treatment plan around your diagnosis and symptoms and work with you to find the care that's right for you.
Our Team
Breast Surgeons
Our Locations
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
Make an Appointment
If you're struggling with symptoms related to benign breast disease or need a breast screening to confirm your diagnosis, we can help. We accept a number of insurance plans and our team can help confirm your coverage. Call us now at (212) 305-9676 or fill out our online appointment request form.