Question 1

how do i know the difference between dense breast tissue and a lump?

Accepted Answer

Breast self exam: If you are performing breast self exam monthly, then you will get know what  your normal lumps feel like.  Once you are familiar with your normal, an abnormal lump will feel different.  If you have any question, call your doctor for evaluation.

Question 2

difference between fibrous breast tissue and cancerous tumor? i have many moveable, squishy lumps. doc says ok bit causing anxiety when i feel.

Accepted Answer

Some women: Have lumpy breast tissues that become tender before period. That is fibrous tissue and benign. But cancer is usually one lump and is not tender.

Question 3

are dangerous breast lumps likely to occur against the body, or usually in fatty breast tissue? i'm only 25. don't want to overreact.

Accepted Answer

Mammogram: If you feel a lump, see if it changes over the course of your menstral cycle. Benign lumps change size with your period.  Hard non mobile lumps with skin changes or any bleeding from the nipple need quick evaluation.  It is not where the lump is located, it is what they feel like that counts.  Any concern...See your doctor for a breast exam.  Especially if you have family history of breast cancer!

Question 4

would you say it's easy to mistake breast tissue for a breast lump?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Sometimes a thicker area of breast tissue or dense fibroglandular tissue may feel like a lump. However any palpable lump in the breast needs to be evaluated by a health care provider to assure it is not a serious lump such as breast cancer.

Question 5

i found a small lump in my left breast, how can i tell if it is just normal breast tissue?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor.: It is very difficult to distinguish normal "lumpy-bumpy" breast tissue from one that warrants further evaluation.  Lumps that "count" tend to be 3-dimensionally round rather than pencil- or pancake-shaped and are harder than normal rubbery breast tissue.  When finding a new lump, it is best to see your dr.;it may be wise to get a mammogram, ultrasound, or even a biopsy, depending on their findings.

Question 6

how can i distinguish a breast lump from just normal breast tissue? im finding myself finding all kinds of lumps, and it makes me nervous?

Accepted Answer

: Most cannot. Have your Dr show you how to do a proper exam and what it means in women like you.

Question 7

i have a lump in the bottom of my breast the size of a small apple. my dr told me it's lumpy breast tissue. is it normal to be this large??

Accepted Answer

Second opinion: Please get both a mammogram and a breast ultrasound. "apple sized" breast lump in a young woman MAY be cystic or  fatty tumor; but must be biopsied and imaged.

Question 8

i have a small soft movable lump in my left breast that isn't symmetrical in the other. is this normal or should all breast tissue be exactly symmetrical? i have the same type of lumpy/bumpy tissue in both breasts just not symmetrical is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Breast tissue: doesn't have to be symmetrical but your description suggests changes, a possible solid component called a fibroma.  Keep checking with your doctor and if grows needs to be rechecked, even if stable in the past.

Question 9

what does normal breast tissue feel like? or breast cyst? i don't know if im feeling a lump or just normal. its movable, feels connected to tissue.

Accepted Answer

See answer: Tough to answer over the computer. Fibro-cystic breast disease is very common in young breasts, and is probably what you are feeling.  The best advice for you is too a dr. And get a breast exam, and have the dr. Explain what is normal specifically to your breasts, and then when you perform an exam on yourself at least monthly, and notice any changes, you can alert the dr. Best wishes.

Question 10

had breast u/s. said the lump i feel isn't  in the breast tissue but above.. maybe subcutaneous. could do mri. os it worth it knowing not in breast?

Accepted Answer

Need more: information on the ultrasound appearance to give an opinion on follow-up, but if it is not in the breast, it is not breast cancer.  However, if the mass is suspicious on ultrasound or physical exam, it may need further work up.

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How do I know the difference between dense breast tissue and a lump

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How do i know the difference between dense breast tissue and a lump?

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Difference between fibrous breast tissue and cancerous tumor? i have many moveable, squishy lumps. doc says ok bit causing anxiety when i feel.

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Are dangerous breast lumps likely to occur against the body, or usually in fatty breast tissue? i'm only 25. don't want to overreact.

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Would you say it's easy to mistake breast tissue for a breast lump?

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I found a small lump in my left breast, how can i tell if it is just normal breast tissue?

A member asked:

How can i distinguish a breast lump from just normal breast tissue? im finding myself finding all kinds of lumps, and it makes me nervous?

A member asked:

I have a lump in the bottom of my breast the size of a small apple. my dr told me it's lumpy breast tissue. is it normal to be this large??

A member asked:

I have a small soft movable lump in my left breast that isn't symmetrical in the other. is this normal or should all breast tissue be exactly symmetrical? i have the same type of lumpy/bumpy tissue in both breasts just not symmetrical is this normal?

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What does normal breast tissue feel like? or breast cyst? i don't know if im feeling a lump or just normal. its movable, feels connected to tissue.

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Had breast u/s. said the lump i feel isn't in the breast tissue but above.. maybe subcutaneous. could do mri. os it worth it knowing not in breast?

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