Sometimes my breasts hurts, is that a sign for cancer??

Question

I mean what are the signs for having breasts cancer??

Answer 1

No, usually pain in the breasts is not cancer. I had the same problem and it just cysts. You get cysts around the time of your period. If you are worried go see your obgyn.

Answer 2

First of all, try not to worry. At this point you're stressing about the unknown, not at any real problem. Most tumors do not cause pain, there could be another explanation for the pain you are experiencing. I know it all seems very scary but by having a mammogram you are one step closer to putting your mind at ease and protecting your health. I would say a mammo hurts but they are very uncomfortable. I was nervous for my first one then I started laughing in the middle of it. You have to appreciate the humor in it. There's this big machine that you kinda have to hug in some angles and it takes your boob and smooshes it down very thin so it can be x-rayed. Young women tend to have dense breasts so they really have to smoosh them down to be able to get a good view. The doctor reviews them and if all is well they give you a letter to keep saying there is no noted abnormality. IF they do see something of concern they may send you for a biopsy, or a sonogram or further testing. Biopsies usually are by fine needle aspiration where they poke a needle into it and get some tissue and look at it under a microscope. It sounds heinous but really it's just like getting a shot.

Answer 3

Not usually, sometimes breasts can get very tender during or before your period. Sometimes even after your period they hurt a bit. Normally cancer doesn't hurt (from what I've done my research on) and it normally is a lump (which could be a cyst/tumor)

Hopefully this helps.

Answer 4

first of all how old r u?
second of all,pain is not a common symptom for breast carcinoma,usually it presents with a painless lump(mass)discovered accidently through the self breast examination(every month above the age of 20)and through the screening programs (done every 2 to 3 years)
signs suggestive of breast carcinoma can be summarized as follows:1.breast enlargement,asymmetry with change in the character of the breast skin.
2.nipple retraction and recent change of direction.
3.stony hard mass within the breast withn irregular surface and ill-defined egde(mainly by the physician)

Answer 5

Pain could be a lot of different things from your period to pregnancy to needing a new, more supportive bra. I certainly wouldn't jump to the conclusion of cancer though. Women with larger breasts often complain of pain/soreness and those are the women who usually benefit from purchasing a supportive bra.

Answer 6

Different lumps mean different things...

Just a pain, could be from menopause or your period.

Some lumps are jagged like little bits of coral and some are smooth and pea shaped... it really depends. It could even be mastitis or a backed up gland?

That is what mammography are for! GO have one if you suspect something strange...

Answer 7

I'm not a doc, but the main sign is a lump. Even then, don't get scared - just get it checked out. I had a lump & it was just b/c I drank too much caffine! Check out webmd.com and search there. I'm sure checking w/a medical site would help.

Answer 8

Do you do often self exams? I would start there. Women have found out they have breast cancer and have no symptoms. Good Luck.

Answer 9

If you're younger than 25, it probably means your breasts are still growing. They can grow all the way to 25.

Answer 10

You might be pregnant or be getting your period.
Some signs include dimpling, inverted nipples, pus discharges. the ominous lump usually in the upper right quadrant, skin changes etc.
Perform BSE -breast self examination after your period, and get a mammogram.