I asked about a lump in my breast. i wasn't specific enough. it is slightly bigger than a pea and is sort of cone shaped. it is almost rock hard but can be moved slightly. it is near the areola. what could it be?

Get this checked now: While the majority of breast lumps are benign, i strongly recommend that you have this evaluated now. After an exam, your doctor will likely recommend a "diagnostic mammogram, " which is a mammogram and ultrasound of the breast with the lump. Unless the tests show a benign appearing cyst, you will likely be advised to have a biopsy to be sure it isn't cancer. Breast cancer is treatable; check now!

See your Dr: This lump could be a number of non cancerous lumps or could be cancerous. I recommend you contact your primary care or gynecologist and get examined. You may also need breast imaging and evaluation by a breast surgeon or general surgeon.

Need evaluation: Any mass that you feel should be investigated by the surgeon. It could be benign, but needs to be evaluated.