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Worried - breast lump
Jellyb:
Hi,
Last week I found a small pea - sizes lump on my breast. The thing is, my breast really hurts - like having a spot that hasn't come out yet if you see what I mean. I can tell this isn't a spot though. I had always been lead to believe that breast lumps wouldn't be painful.
I have had sore breasts in the past leading up to a period but nothing like this.
I'm going to try and see the doctor tomorrow but any thoughts/comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
LilFeather:
:) A number of years ago I had found a lump in my breast and it was rather painful. I was very concerned, but the initial contact with the Dr. about it greatly reduced my fears when he told me cancerous tumors are not usually painful. My lump ended up being from a swollen duct and went away on its own.
CLKD:
Let us know how you get on! Breast lumps appear for all kinds of reasons. Keep us up to date :tulips2:
grumpy2008:
Jellyb, I have experienced various lumps of the kind you describe and one in particular that was investigated. It was a cyst in my case. I also had one under my arm that was a boil. These things can flare up due to hormones... I know you'll be worried though, so it's best to get it checked out to put your mind at rest :).
I have my own recent (ongoing) issues - you might have seen the thread - but I have a strong family history so please don't let that worry you.
Let us know how you get on :hug:
Katejo:
I hope that your lump is nothing to worry about. When I search for lumps, I am never sure whether they are usually actually visible to the eye (ie outside the skin) or whether you mostly feel them with your fingers beneath the skin surface. I have not found anything yet but have never been 100% confident about what i should look for.
Any tips welcome. I did once ask about this at the doctor's surgery but was just given a leaflet which didn't help that much.
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