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fibrocystic breast disease

(FY-broh-SIS-tik brest diz-EEZ)

Breast gland tissue build-up or cysts. They can become swollen and painful. They are not cancerous. But some types of fibrocystic changes are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in the future.

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