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I am 20 years old not pregnant or breast feeding, and found a marble sized painful lump in my breast. should i worry about it being breast cancer?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Breast Lump: Cancer is very unlikely. You may have a blocked milk duct. Consult your doctor for help.

Answered 3/28/2014

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

See doctor: It is highly unlikely that it is cancer, but you should have it examined. It may be an infection that needs to be treated.

Answered 3/28/2014

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A member asked:

I am 20 years old not pregnant or breast feeding, and found a marble sized painful lump in my breast. should i worry about it being breast cancer?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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