Question 1

how do breast lumps form?

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Depends: There are many different reasons breast lumps form.  When you are in your teens and twenties the majority of causes are benign.  As you enter your forties the risk of malignant (cancer) causes goes up.  The only way to know for sure is to look at a piece of the lump under a microscope (biopsy). If a lump has been stable for many years with no changes u may be able to watch.  If not, biopsy.

Question 2

would i be able to have two breast lumps?

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Yes: There are many different reasons women may feel a lump in their breasts.  The majority of these lumps are benign (not cancer)  you may have one, two or many.  At 32 your risk for something bad is low.  Have a doctor examine you and obtain your family history.  Often a simple needle bx will reassure you that the lumps are nothin.

Question 3

how to tell what breast lumps look/feel like?

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Depends: Any nodule or lump that is new to you and different from what you remember your breasts feeling like should be looked at by a dr.  Some women have lumpier breasts than others.  So you are really looking for something that stands out as new.  If in doubt, see you md.

Question 4

how can you check for breast lumps?

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See below: Here is a nice explanation:

http://www.Cancer.Org/cancer/breastcancer/moreinformation/breastcancerearlydetection/breast-cancer-early-detection-acs-recs-bse


if you have any questions see your gynecologist to explain.

Question 5

are malignant breast lumps usually movable?

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Yes: While the "classic" description of a breast cancer is "fixed" and "immovable", I have found many palpable breast cancers to be movable within the breast.  The bottom line is that when a woman finds a new lump in her breast, she should seek out medical attention for further evaluation regardless of its mobility within the breast.

Question 6

are there diseases that cause non-cancerous breast lumps?

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Yes: The breast, by it's very nature, is "lumpy-bumpy", so most lumps are actually just normal breast tissue.  When a distinct lump is found (a "dominant mass"), it may be a fluid-filled lump called a cyst, which is very commen and totally benign.  Of course, a new lump may be a tumor, however many of these are benign, as well.  In order to sort through this maze, it is always best to see your doctor.

Question 7

what are common types of benign (non-cancerous) breast lumps?

Accepted Answer

Cysts, fibroadenomas: Cysts and fibroadenomas are the most common benign lumps. But if someone feels a lump it is best to see a breast disease specialist and get a mammogram and a directed ultrasound of the lump. It is not possible to determine what it is based on size, how it feels, and age of person.

Question 8

what are causes of breast lumps besides cancer?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are many causes of breast lumps besides cancer.  Some of the more common causes are fibrocystic change; fibromas; and lipomas.  There are many others.  Best wishes!

Question 9

any women in their early 30s with breast lumps that are cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The risk of cancer depends on family history and age.  Cancer can occur in 30s and a woman with a lump in the breast should consult her doctor asap to avoid delayed detection.

Question 10

can fibrocystic breast lumps fluctuate in size? if so, why is this?

Accepted Answer

: Breast cysts are influenced by hormonal function and fluctuation.

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