‘I thought it would go away’: 21-year-old hid a 21cm breast tumor for months: How doctors removed a 1.75kg mass and warning signs young women ignore
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 27, 2026, 18:00 (IST)
A 21-year-old woman's journey highlights the critical importance of early intervention after a 1.75kg breast tumor, a giant fibroadenoma, grew to 21cm. The complex surgery involved complete tumor resection, nipple-areola preservation, and immediate aesthetic reconstruction, underscoring the dangers of delaying medical attention for breast lumps.