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I have a burning feeling in my left breast, also firmness, swelling and tenderness. i am 50 years old?

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Dr. Robert Greeranswered

Family Medicine 46 years experience

Infection: I would suspect "mastitis" an infection of the breast tissue.But some breast cancers act like an infection or inflammation.Please see a dr. Soon.

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