what are some signs of breast cancer? The last couple of months I have had tenderness and some pain in my breasts and I know that I am not pregnant. Any ideas
2006-11-15 14:43:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Have you had this tenderness only around your period or all month? Most women have tenderness before and during their periods. Is the tenderness in both breasts? Bilateral breast cancer or a bilateral infection is extremely rare. Have you recently started a weight training program or increased the weights you have been using? This could be muscle pain.
If the tenderness is in only one breast and is not associated with your periods, that may be a symptom of inflammatory breast cancer. This type of breast cancer is extremely rare, but also difficult to diagnose. At any rate, since this is obviously not normal for you and it is causing you concern, you really might want to make an appointment with your GYN. They know a lot about breast issues and can refer you to the right specialist if need be. Good luck!
2006-11-15 17:08:18 · answer #1 · answered by gizfish 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, breast tenderness/pain is not a common sign of breast cancer. I'm not sure how old you are or what your menstruation history is, but oftentimes, breast tenderness is something some women might experience a few days/weeks prior to getting their period - I believe this is referred to as Fibrocystic Disease. So if you notice that the tenderness comes and goes in relation to your period - this isn't breast cancer. Pregnancy may sometimes cause breast tenderness as well. As far as breast cancer, I think some common signs are...you feel a lump where you never used to feel one before, skin dimpling on the breast, pink/bloody discharge from nipple, nipple retraction. It's very rare to have breast pain as an initial sign of breast cancer. As always though, see your doc to get a full evaluation and some questions answered.
2006-11-15 22:50:33 · answer #2 · answered by MD2BinNYC 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to the web site below & read up on the factual information, follow their tips & do a self-exam, then make an appointment to get a test. you should do this no matter what!!!
sometimes your breasts can be sore because they are growing & due to other hormonal changes. sometimes people develop cysts & other such problems that have similar symptoms. i'm not a doctor, but i do suggest that if you have concerns that you should just make an appointment & get a mamogram so you can sleep better at night.
2006-11-15 22:45:26 · answer #3 · answered by christy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lumps under the arm pit or on the breast look up some self breast examination that will help
2006-11-15 22:56:19 · answer #4 · answered by girly girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋