Question 1

are breast cancer lumps round?

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Yes possible: to be round usually irregular , if you find a lump must see your doctor ,if no recent mammography must have it ( in recent sensational study all woman who had lump had mammography ) if indicated biopsy is the option not delay for best out comes

Question 2

how do breast cancer lumps feel like?

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Rock-hard: Breast self-examination is quite difficult due to the lumpy-bumpy nature of normal breast tissue.  However, cancers tend to feel distinctly different than normal rubbery breast tissue, often rock-hard, as if it were made  out of wood or glass.  The shape tends to be round rather than cigar-shaped or pancake-shaped.  Also, cancers tend to infiltrate the breast as if it was poured in like concrete.

Question 3

are breast-cancer lumps painful to have?

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Not usually: Bryce:  a lump that is close to the nipple where a lot of nerve endings are located can be painful and one closer to the armpit where there are also a lot of nerves can be painful.  A lump in the main part of the breast is usually painless, hard and non-movable.  Any lump should be checked out though.  I recommend you call it to your doctor's attention so that appropriate testing can be done.

Question 4

what is breast cancer lumps look/feel like?

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Varies: Sometimes hard, sometimes rubbery, sometimes can't feel at all.  Best way to know what it is if you get one: get examined by your md.  May need mammogram and/or ultrasound to figure it out.  If you don't have a lump yet, make sure you're getting regular mammograms and physical exams. Early detection can save your life.

Question 5

what can a breast cancer lump feel like?

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It is harder than yo: It would feel harder than your breast is. Most often you can roll it under the flat part of your hand's fingers. If you are suspicious, get a physician to check you and show you how to feel for it. If there is a lump you should immediately consult your doctor for further evaluation and make sure that it is not cancerous.

Question 6

do you need to have a lump in the breast to have breast cancer?

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Absolutely not!: Actually, the main goal of mammograms is to find cancer before you could feel them.  We often identify breast cancer that is as small as a few grains of sand.  Mammograms save lives!

Question 7

if you have breast cancer and found the lump, what is it supposed to feel like?

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Breast cancer : Many features can be seen like a hard irregular and or fixed mass with lymph nodes in the armpit or skin changes and or nipple retraction.

Question 8

what color are male breast cancer lumps?

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Color?: Flesh color.  If it gets to involve the skin it may look red or inflamed but normally would be a palpable lump under normal looking skin.

Question 9

small lump/spot on breast, do i have breast cancer?

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Unknown: Without an exam it is hard to answer your question. A spot or lump on or in the breast can be benign or cancerous. It is best that you see your doctor for a physical exam and the proper testing to determine if the lesion you are worried about is cancer or not.

Question 10

what distinguishes a cyst from a breast cancer lump?

Accepted Answer

Mammography: Ultrasound and needle biopsy are ways of telling whether the mass is solid or cystic, benign or malignant.  In some cases, MRI might be helpful.  Consult your surgeon if you have a breast mass.  Although unlikely, every lump is abnormal and could be cancer.

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