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?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with phyllodes tumor*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for phyllodes tumor*

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