Why is there a lump in one of my breast?
Why is there a lump in one of my breast?
Most breast lumps are benign, which means they’re not cancer. Benign breast lumps usually have smooth edges and can be moved slightly when you push against them. They are often found in both breasts. There are several common causes, including normal changes in breast tissue, breast infections, or injury.
When should I worry about a lump in my breast?
Lumps that feel harder or different from the rest of the breast (or the other breast) or that feel like a change are a concern and should be checked. This type of lump may be a sign of breast cancer or a benign breast condition (such as a cyst or fibroadenoma).
Is there a lump in my left breast?
Go to latest post 39 replies, last reply 5 months ago. yesterday i found a hard 1cm lump to the lower inner left breast! I’ve been to the doctors today and have been referred to the breast clinic on the 2 week wait! He said the positive is that it’s slightly movable and smooth to touch!
Can a breast cancer be found in the left breast?
Doctors diagnose breast cancers more often in the left breast than the right. That said, around 80 percent of breast lumps turn out to be noncancerous. A breast lump may appear near the surface of the skin, deeper inside the breast tissue, or closer to the armpit area.
When did I find a lump in my breast, my diagnosis surprised?
All of a sudden, I felt a lump a little smaller than a jelly bean in my right breast. Naturally, internal panic occurred. What is this? When did this show up? Are there any more? OMG, my boob hurts! When did it start? Do we have a history of breast cancer in the family? And last but of course not least, what caused it?
What did the Doctor Tell Me about my breast?
She felt my breast and found the lump I had mentioned. And then she felt my left breast and felt a similar one which I had managed to miss. She then casually told me what I had was not breast cancer, but fibrocystic breast disease. Immediately, I thought, “What the heck is that?!” Okay, great — so it wasn’t cancer.
Does a lump in your breast always mean cancer?
Lumps do Not Always Mean Breast Cancer. Only a small percentage of breast lumps are cancerous: While some cysts need to be drained and other growths need to be surgically removed, a small percentage of lumps are cancerous.
What does a breast lump feel like and look like?
A cancerous lump may feel rounded, soft, and tender and can occur anywhere in the breast. In some cases, the lump can even be painful. Some women also have dense, fibrous breast tissue. Feeling lumps or changes in your breasts may be more difficult if this is the case.
What if I find a lump in my breast?
A hard lump in the breast with redness over it could mean you have an infection of the breast (cellulitis or a breast abscess), especially if you also have breast pain and a fever. Although a breast infection is usually a complication of breastfeeding, other things can cause breast infections,…
How do you find a lump in your breast?
Self-examination is one of the ways to identify lumps in the breast, although, the only way to be certain is to have a breast biopsy. Breast lumps can be described as a bump, bulge, knot or localised swelling in the breast.