Question 1

how can i know if a breast lump is a gland or node or not?

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Get checked: Only a doctor can determine that.

Question 2

how can i tell if a breast lump is a gland or node or not?

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See a MD: Although breast cancer lumps tend to be hard and fixed to the chest wall, there are many exceptions in early cancers. Don't try to "guess" if it is cancer or not- see a md for an accurate assessment.

Question 3

how to tell the difference between mammory gland and breast lump?

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Only w/ microscope: Palpating the breast may show a lump. It is not possible to determine exactly what the lump is without a biopsy. To determine when a biopsy should be considered, docs consider patient age, prior history, whether the lump is changing or is associated with other signs like dimpling, family history and some other personal factors. A mammogram can increase or decrease concern as well.

Question 4

breast lump related to lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Please clarify: The presence of a lump in the breast associated with axillary (armpit) lymph node enlargement is worrisome for breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes.  However, lumps don't develop in the breast due to enlarged lymph nodes.

Question 5

can a breast lump removal cause lymph nodes along neck to swell?

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HIghly unlikely: If done with sterile precautions.  However, the armpit lymph nodes connect to those along the sub clavicle vein nodes and then into the neck.  If the lump was cancer, you will need to have sentinel nodes checked, and if these neck nodes do not subside, they too need biopsy.

Question 6

26 year old male with breast lump. doctor said my axillary nodes are a little swollen. mammogram next week? gyno or more serious. hard to wait. thanks

Accepted Answer

Possible gynecomast: Lumps are seen in male breast which has a  normal duct system.  Fibroadenomas rarely seen but Ca less frequent at your age.  Mammo should not be used because even male breast tissue sensitive to RTl  Needle aspiration or sono can be employed.  Disease almost guarteed to be benign and may require excision.

Question 7

how do i remove a 4cm size breast lump?

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Large breast lump: It all depends on what the diagnosis is. Usually, the diagnosis is made prior to operation, so the surgeon can plan ahead. A core needle biopsy established the diagnosis in the vast majoritynofninstances and is the first choice in the U.S.

Question 8

how can you tell if a breast lump is serious?

Accepted Answer

Go to your doctor: The best way to know whether a breast lump is serious is to have your doctor evaluate it and order the appropriate studies.

Question 9

would it be a problem to put icy hot on my breast lump?

Accepted Answer

NO: A breast lump needs professional evaluation by a health care provider. If it was determined to be ok and if it is sore sometimes ice pack may reduce its pain. But don't place icy hot directly on skin. Please don't forget a breast lump may be cancerous, though mjority are not, a health care professional needs to determine that.

Question 10

is it normal for a breast lump to be noticeable but flat?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Breast lumps are often just prominent normal breast tissue and these can feel somewhat "flat" to palpation. Any suspicious mass needs to be correlated with a mammogram and ultrasound.

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