What is phyllodes tumor?
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.
How do members experience phyllodes tumor?
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Who has phyllodes tumor on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 10 | |
| 50s | 15 | |
| 60s | 9 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 43 |
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