Do benign breast lesions require chemotherapy?

Benign breast lesions generally refer to a group of primary breast diseases that follow a benign course, such as fibroadenoma of the breast and intraductal papilloma. If the lesion is benign, chemotherapy generally is not required.

Chemotherapy is a treatment method that uses drugs to kill cancer cells or prevent their growth and is mainly used for treating malignant tumors, i.e., cancer. Benign breast lesions, such as fibroadenoma and cystic hyperplasia, are not cancers; they do not spread to other parts of the body, and therefore, generally do not require chemotherapy as would be used for malignant tumors.

Treatment approaches for benign breast lesions mainly include general management, drug therapy, and surgical treatment. For small, asymptomatic benign tumors, no specific intervention may be necessary, and regular follow-up examinations may suffice. If the condition is severe or there is a tendency toward malignancy, drug therapy or surgical treatment may be considered.

Therefore, chemotherapy is not a standard treatment for benign breast lesions. Before undergoing any treatment, patients should communicate fully with their doctors, understand their condition, and learn about all available treatment options in order to make the most appropriate decision.