What to do about breast nodules in your 60s

Breast nodules in the 60s, mainly categorized into benign breast nodules and malignant breast nodules, need to be treated conservatively or surgically according to the cause. 1. Benign breast nodules: (1) Breast hyperplasia: it is a kind of benign breast tumor, mild painless, without special treatment; if the condition is serious, the hyperplasia is large, and the pain symptoms appear, it is feasible to have local mastectomy of breast nodules. (2) Breast fibroma: it is also a common benign tumor in the breast area, the disease will rarely occur malignant lesions, the growth rate is relatively slow, it is recommended to review every 6 months, if the diameter of breast fibroma is found to be increasing, it can be surgically removed. (3) Mastitis: some elderly patients may be induced by local trauma and bacterial invasion of breast inflammation, which may be manifested as localized breast nodules and redness, swelling and hot pain. It is recommended to use antibacterial drugs such as penicillin in time, and surgical incision and drainage is recommended in case of formation of large abscesses. 2. Malignant breast nodule: mainly refers to breast cancer, which is a malignant tumor occurring in the breast. According to the stage of breast cancer, molecular typing and other comprehensive treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc. Surgery is generally taken as modified radical mastectomy. If breast nodules are found in people over 60 years old, they should consult a doctor in time, complete relevant examinations, and adopt comprehensive treatment under the guidance of a doctor after the cause of the disease is clarified.