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What could these painful lumps inside sides of breasts be?

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See a doctor: Cyst, fibroadenoma, cancer, carcinoma in situ, lymp nodes, engorged milk ducts, just to name a few.

Dr Newman agreed

Answered 3/27/2014

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Very large painful lump on breast. About cm above nipple. Can see it just by looking from the side in the mirror. Little red, could be from touching. Very hard, doesnt seem to correlate with period. 4 days post period, nothing before or during.

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A member asked:

I'm 19 and my period is late for about 2 weeks. I noticed a lump on the side of my left breast. I think it's not painful but it really makes me uncomfortable. When I touch it and at the same time, move my arm, it moves. What could this be?

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I found a lump the size of a quarter on the top of left side under left breast. It's not painful but very firm n doesn't seem to move .should I be con?

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A member asked:

I have a movable, painful lump on the side of my breast. Wondering if this is worrisome enough to get a check up. As of right now I have no insurance.

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24 year old female. Discomfort in left breast. Movable and slightly painful lump on left side. Had small lump in armpit that hurt and moved around. After two weaks, lump in armpit spread vertically, and has a thin painful hard line that goes to elbow?

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