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I am around my period but i feel only one side of my breast heavier and when i touch it hurts why? is it cancer? or period can only affect one breast?

Q: i am around my period but i feel only one side of my breast heavier and when i touch it hurts why? is it cancer? or period can only affect one breast?

: Hormonal changes can affect the breast but generally it is on both sides. cancer of the breast takes a months/ years to develop and is not painful at start. If it persists pl get checked out by your doc/surgeon for it could be something else. Wish you well

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Hormonal changes can affect the breast but generally it is on both sides. cancer of the breast takes a months/ years to develop and is not painful at start. If it persists pl get checked out by your doc/surgeon for it could be something else. Wish you well

Answered 7/27/2023

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I am around my period but i feel only one side of my breast heavier and when i touch it hurts why? is it cancer? or period can only affect one breast?

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