The nurse is teaching a class to women who were recently diagnosed with benign breast disease (BBD), commonly known as fibrocystic breast disease. One of the participants reports increased swelling, pain, and pressure in her breasts just before menstruation. What is the best response by the nurse?

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CA mild diuretic can help reduce swelling and pressure by decreasing fluid retention, which is common before menstruation in women with fibrocystic breast disease. Breast swelling, pressure, and pain before menstruation are expected symptoms of fibrocystic breast disease, not indicators of cancer, so seeing an oncologist isn't the first recommended step.

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