Breast health can feel daunting, but our team of medical experts is here to offer exceptional medical care and support during your treatment. If you’ve noticed changes to the size, shape, or texture of your breasts, it might be caused by a benign breast change. We recommend you undergo imaging and make an appointment with a breast specialist to know for sure that your issue is benign (not cancerous).
What Are Benign Breast Concerns?
Benign breast concerns encompass a range of non-cancerous conditions that may affect breast health. While these conditions are not life-threatening, they can cause discomfort and anxiety. Common benign breast changes include:
● Fibroadenomas, cysts, or abscesses
● Mastodynia: breast pain or tenderness
● Hyperplasia: overgrowth of cells that line the ducts
● Nipple discharge: could be a sign of an abnormal growth in duct
● Sclerosing lesions: scarring in the breast glands
● Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis
Although many of these conditions are not breast cancer, it is essential to seek medical evaluation if you notice any unusual changes in your breast tissue. Some of these conditions require surgery or signal an increased risk for breast cancer.
Breast Care Near Vail, AZ
At Tucson Breast Health Specialists, we prioritize your well-being and offer a multidisciplinary approach to benign breast treatments near Vail, AZ. Board-certified breast surgical oncologist Dr. Ley is committed to delivering exceptional care with compassion and respect. We offer in-office biopsy and ultrasound services to evaluate breast abnormalities and develop a personalized treatment plan for your specific condition. Some treatments are non-invasive or minimally invasive but in other cases, surgical procedures may be necessary to restore healthy breast tissue. If cancer is detected other treatments may be recommended.
About Vail, Arizona
Vail, AZ is located in Pima County in Southern Arizona, about 24 miles southeast of Tucson. Vail was originally a water stop on the Southern Pacific Railroad and its history is paid homage to with the Vail sign made out of two large railroad spikes. This census-designated place is home to about 15,000 people and boasts beautiful scenery for visitors and tourists. The Colossal Cave and Saguaro National Park are two of the most popular tourist destinations in Arizona and are located just outside Vail, AZ.
Michele Ley, MD, FACS
Dr. Michele Ley, a breast surgical oncologist in Tucson since 2006, combines compassionate care with cutting-edge techniques to provide personalized treatment plans for breast cancer and high-risk patients. With a medical degree from St. Louis University, residency at the University of Arizona, and fellowship at UC San Francisco, Dr. Ley is board-certified in General Surgery and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Her experience as a medical director for breast programs and her own journey as a breast cancer survivor at age 44 uniquely position her to offer empathetic and expert care to her patients.
