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Doctor insights on: I Have A Lump In My Left Breast

Gynecomastia: Your condition is likely benign and may be related to medications gynecomastia is an enlargement of the male breast you should see a breast surgeon and get appropriate evaluation. ...Read more

Yes, it can.: This is why women are encouraged to do a self exam regularly, like every month or so. It can still be benign, but cancer must be ruled out. Mammograms at a certain age are also very important for the same reason. So the next step is to see your doctor to get this examined with tests, and the like, to find out exactly what this is. ...Read more

It : It could be gynecomastia (elargement of breast tissue) from prior steroid use. However it is always better to be safe, see a doctor. ...Read more

Keep an eye: you're young and unlikely to have to breast disease Fibroadenoma , benign breast masses can come and change with your cycle. Keep an eye on the size of your lump. If it resolves with time, thats great. If it persists for > 6 months, see your physician. Regards Dr M ...Read more

See a breast surgeon: If it is a cyst, and is painful, removal of cyst fluid may be helpful. You should see a doctor who deals with breast problems. ...Read more

Breast exam-now: including breast ultrasound and mammogram if deemed necessary. Any unexplained breast lump at your age, requires a 3 position breast exam, testing and imaging. ...Read more

Fibroadenoma is beni: Fibroadenoma occurs in your females and is easy to diagnose by clinical exam and mammogram. Most fibroadenomas do not grow and can be left alone. But if it is increasing in size over 6 monthly examinations by the doctor and by your own self examination, then a biopsy and or removal may be the best choice of managing it further. Have your surgeon guide you further. ...Read more

Ask your doctor: Appropriate management of a complex fibroadenomas is controversial. While some believe that complex fibroadenomas merit complete removal for histological examination, others suggest that they can be managed conservatively following core biopsy. They are associated with a slightly increased risk of cancer when multicentric proliferative changes are found in the surrounding glandular tissue. Good q. ...Read more

Depends: It really depends on what the lump is and what issues it is causing you. At your age, the most common lump would be a cyst. Cysts can just be aspirated. Most lumps at 22 are benign and most don't need removel or biopsy. Best place to start is with a breast Ultrasound of the area after being seen by your physician. ...Read more

Better safe: The fact that it changed size from bigger to smaller makes me immediately think of a non cancerous process going on, however, it is better safe than sorry. I would recommend evaluation by a health practitioner. Depending on the history and exam they might recommend mammogram, ultrasound, MRI, or biopsy ...Read more

Need exam: Please schedule a consult with a clinician who can physically examine both the lumps you are concerned about. Best wishes. ...Read more

At your age: It is very unlikely to be breast cancer, and more likely to be benign. See your doctor, you will probably need an ultrasound. ...Read more

Breast or lymph: A lump outside of your breast could still be breast tissue, it could also be lymph tissue or alternatively, some kind of tumor in your skin (like a lipoma). If it's painful and getting bigger you should definitely get it checked out. Any mass that's growing in size should be checked out. Sooner rather than later. Good luck! ...Read more

Requires examination: including a breast exam, breast ultrasound and probably a mammogram. The weight loss is very concerning: call for an appointment today! ...Read more

See doctor : You need to see doctor for exam. Best to go very soon ...Read more

Lipoma?: Only a biopsy can tell you for sure. But lipomas ( benign fatty tumors ) are common and can feel like you described. How long have you had it ? Weeks ? Years ? If you e had it for years and it hasn't changed you may be able to watch it. If it bothers you or if it's new or if it's growing rapidly have it excised and they will tell you exactly what it is ...Read more

The breast: mass needs to be evaluated.

See a breast doctor: Majority of the breast lumps are benign like beast cysts. An ultrasound in addition to mammogra can help determine if a lump is a solid or a cystic lump. Cysts are almost always benign and sometimes they are painful. Solid lumps can be benign or cancerous. After you had your mammogram you definitely need to see a doctor, preferably a breast specialst even if your mammogram report was negative. ...Read more

Breast disease: I am sure you are concerned about breast cancer. Breast cancer affects 1/8 women. Have your physician examine you. For your age it could be many things, although cancer can be one of them, its not as common in a 19 y/o patient. However, get a proper examination and if of concerned get a biopsy. ...Read more

Benign: Not worry. But see your doctor for assurance. It may just fibroma. ...Read more