Question 1

i found a bb sized lump in breast close to surface doesn't move or hurt. wait and see?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: For a clinical breast exam.  They may also order a mammogram and ultrasound.

Question 2

found small marble size painful lump in breast? i'm 20 years old chance of it being cancerous?

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Never know: See a doctor to have an exam and likely an imaging study. Could be a cyst but has to be looked at.

Question 3

i found a bb sized lump in breast close to surface. it doesn't move. so does that mean its attached to skin and ok?

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Not necessarily: Most breast lumps close to the surface are epidermal cysts, but that's not always true. You should let your gynecologist or a dermatologist have a look at it, and perhaps remove it.

Question 4

pea size nonmovable hard lump in breast painful when touched (upper area near chest wall) ?

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Painful breast lump: Please kindly see your doctor to get checked out. Being painful it's important to make if it's an infection.

Question 5

33 years old clear mammo 4 months ago, recently found pea sized lump in breast and chest pain. can mammo be wrong?

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Not wrong, not seen: Not every tissue type can be seen on mammography.  Up to 10% of cancers may not be seen on mammo and not seen on ultrasound.   In this 10%, it used to mean we went right to excisional biopsy.  Now, if indicated, you can do an MRI first.  Talk to your doctor.

Question 6

lump in breast previously diagnosis as galactocele couldnt be found on mammogram or breast u/s. it is felt by me and dr. stayed same size past 5 yrs. do mri?

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If your doctor: is SURE that it is a galactocele, you can leave it alone.  BUT, if there is any question, yes, you probably should have it surgically removed.

Question 7

lump in breast 1.5cm above and to right of nipple on right side chest its hard, is very small about 0.5 cm its not movable no pain/not tender its underskin and not visible and only feel it it has been found it 1-2 months ago no change in shape /size?

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: Please get checked

Question 8

i would like help flat lump in breast?

Accepted Answer

Must see doctor: for evaluation , mammography if it is not done , if you see your PCP will refer to breast surgeon for further care.

Question 9

i need help please! found small lump in breast!?

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 10

small painful lump in breast, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Breast Lump: At your age any breast lump should be taken seriously with an appropriate work up done. You need to see your primary care physician or a general surgeon for further care.

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I found a bb sized lump in breast close to surface doesn't move or hurt. wait and see?

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Found small marble size painful lump in breast? i'm 20 years old chance of it being cancerous?

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I found a bb sized lump in breast close to surface. it doesn't move. so does that mean its attached to skin and ok?

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Pea size nonmovable hard lump in breast painful when touched (upper area near chest wall) ?

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33 years old clear mammo 4 months ago, recently found pea sized lump in breast and chest pain. can mammo be wrong?

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Lump in breast previously diagnosis as galactocele couldnt be found on mammogram or breast u/s. it is felt by me and dr. stayed same size past 5 yrs. do mri?

A member asked:

Lump in breast 1.5cm above and to right of nipple on right side chest its hard, is very small about 0.5 cm its not movable no pain/not tender its underskin and not visible and only feel it it has been found it 1-2 months ago no change in shape /size?

A member asked:

I would like help flat lump in breast?

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I need help please! found small lump in breast!?

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Small painful lump in breast, should i be concerned?

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