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Phyllodes is Greek for "leaflike", the phyllodes tumor grows in a leaflike pattern within the connective tissue of the breast. It is generally considered a non cancerous tumor, but in rare cases may be malignant. These tumors may recur.
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Top 5 symptoms reported by people with phyllodes tumor*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for phyllodes tumor*
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Phyllodes is Greek for "leaflike", the phyllodes tumor grows in a leaflike pattern within the connective tissue of the breast. It is generally considered a non cancerous tumor, but in rare cases may be malignant. These tumors may recur.
Common symptoms reported by people with phyllodes tumor
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for phyllodes tumor
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Got a question about living with phyllodes tumor? Members in the forum might have the answers.