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I have a hot lump in breast that is painful. lump was there 2yrs ago after biopsy but has seemed to get larger, very warm, and painful?

Q: i have a hot lump in breast that is painful. lump was there 2yrs ago after biopsy but has seemed to get larger, very warm, and painful?

: This sounds like an infection that probably needs antibiotic treatment, and maybe incision and drainage if it's an abscess. Cancer sometimes can cause a painful lump, although unlikely. See a doctor ASAP -- do it immediately (even though it's a weekend) if the lump is especially painful, enlarging rapidly, or if you have fever. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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This sounds like an infection that probably needs antibiotic treatment, and maybe incision and drainage if it's an abscess. Cancer sometimes can cause a painful lump, although unlikely. See a doctor ASAP -- do it immediately (even though it's a weekend) if the lump is especially painful, enlarging rapidly, or if you have fever. Good luck.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/21/2021

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A member asked:

I have a hot lump in breast that is painful. lump was there 2yrs ago after biopsy but has seemed to get larger, very warm, and painful?

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