A female asked:
If you press the lumps in breast, they are painful but they are painless if they are not pressed. is that the symptom of breast cancer?
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Dr. Liawaty Hoanswered
Hematology and Oncology 25 years experience
No, it is likely not: It is normal to have some discomfort when you press the breast- off course depending on how hard you press them. It is not symptom of cancer. You wrote " lumps in the breast". Lump can be benign/cancerous. A "lumpy-bumpy" breast can be seen in the case of fibrocyctic disease- and in this case--your breasts can be tender even without pressing them. Go to see your md to have your breast checked.
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Dr. Chevies Newmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Get your mammograms: Asmammograms as the recommended times but breast tenderness, with compression is not a sign of breast cancer. It usually does not present with pain. Gd luc.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
I have bite sized lumps on my breasts. Could this be breast cancer?
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Dr. Carlos Encarnacionanswered
Medical Oncology 37 years experience
Can't tell: You need a real evaluation and physical exam by a doctor. No website can do that.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
If i don't feel any lumps on my breasts or anything could I have breast cancer?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Not feeling a lump: Isn't proof of the absence of cancer. Are you concerned for any particular reason? Encourage you to continue self breast exams. If you are at a high risk - consult w medical. Take care.
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