Its entirely natural to worry after finding a lump in your breast.
Fortunately, though, finding a lump does not necessarily mean you havebreast cancer.
Some possible signs a lump could be cancerous include:
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Nipples on the breast may also change and retract into the body.
The armpit, which contains some breast tissue, may also present with enlargedlymph nodes.
Ulceration (breaks in the skin) may also occur.
Benign Breast Lumps
Benign or noncancerous lumps feel different than cancerous ones.
Unlike with cancerous lumps that are fixed in place, benign lumps will be moveable within the breast.
These changes are referred to as cyclic breast changes and are thought to occur because of hormone fluctuations.
Benign lumps are typically harmless, but its impossible to self-diagnose a fibrocystic lump without the proper tests.
You will want to be sure the lump is not a sign of cancer.
Some tests done to check for breast cancer include:
Do not wait to see your healthcare provider.
Any breast changes should be addressed as soon as you notice them.
What pop in of Specialist Do I Need to See?
For any tumor, you will see anoncologist.
These medical professionals specialize in cancer diagnosis and treatment, but they also help to diagnose benign masses.
Summary
Lumps in the breast can be both cancerous and noncancerous.
Cancerous lumps tend to feel firm, almost like a rock within the breast.
Noncancerous tumors feel softer and rubbery and can move within the breast.
Other symptoms can also help you distinguish between cancerous and non-cancerous lumps.
While lumps in the breast dont always mean cancer, they can.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lumps in the breast can feel hard or soft.
How the lumps feel will be a good indicator of whether they are cancerous.
Hard masses are more likely to be cancerous than soft ones.
A moveable lump is a lump that you’ve got the option to move around within the breast.
Breast cancer lumps are typically stationary.
The majority of breast lumps found are noncancerous.
They should, however, always be investigated by a healthcare provider to be sure.
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