Treatments for breast cysts are decided depending on the diagnosis of the type of breast cyst. Some breast cysts do not require any treatment; for instance, a breast lump caused by an injury simply requires time to heal. Fibroadenomas, a type of non cancerous breast lump, also do not require any treatment or removal procedures. Always seek the help of a breast specialist to determine the cause of your breast lumps so that treatment may be implemented if necessary.

If the cause of a breast lump cannot be determined simply by performing an ultrasound, one of a variety of biopsy procedures may be required to accurately diagnose the problem. ​Fine Needle aspiration​is one of the more common types of biopsies during which a thin needle collects a sample of fluid from the lump to be analyzed for the presence of breast cancer or infection. A vacuum-assisted biopsy or a stereotactic biopsy may also be required depending on the size and location of the cyst. Once the Henderson breast cyst doctor obtains an adequate liquid and/or tissue sample, they will be able to conclusively diagnose your breast abnormality.

The Henderson breast specialist needs to determine the root cause of the cyst in your breast before determining an appropriate treatment plan.

In case of a breast infection, you might simply be prescribed antibiotics. If your

lump is caused by a complex cyst, fluids will need to be drained out of it. After

drainage, cysts mostly go away – if not, proper treatment needs to be planned.

If a lump is found to be the result of breast cancer, the following can be done:

• Lumpectomy – removal of the lump

• Mastectomy – removal of all of the breast tissue

• Chemotherapy – Using drugs to damage cancerous cells

• Radiation – the use of radioactive rays to fight off the cancer

Treatment for cancerous cysts or lumps is decided after analyzing the type of breast cancer you have – factors like the size, location of the tumor, and how pervasive it is can also influence your breast cyst treatment plan.