Help.Ive found a lump in my breast.?

Question

A few months ago i found a lump in my breast.I went to the hospital where i had a scan and was told it was noyhing.I wasn't given an explanation as to why it appeared or what it could be.Now a few months down the line ive still got it.Im still very worried and want to get it checked again.Will i be taken seriously or will they think im being paranoid.

Answer 1

You said you had a scan, did you have a ultra sound or a mamogram? You probably have fibrocystic breasts, many women do. Fibrocystic breasts are not cancerous, they can be painful. If you have fibrocystic breasts you will probably get more. My radiologist told me once malignant tumors are usually just 1, benign tumors come in groups and I had a bus load. I have both cysts and fibroid tumors. Cysts are fluid filled masses and tumors are solid. Cancerous masses are mutated tissue that have a blood supply that feeds the tumor and allows it to grow. Fibroid tumors are fibrous tissue without a blood supply, they may be painful to touch but cause no serious problems and are usually left alone. You do need to make sure whenever you find a new mass to have it checked ASAP to make sure it is not a malignancy, that is something that requires immediate attention. My tumors show up in my ultrasounds but not my mamograms, however my mamograms do show calcifications from past cysts. I also have current cysts, they tend to get larger after I ovulate. I've had a rather large one, almost the size of a golf ball. I found it a year ago Although I wasn't real concerned because it was so big and came on so rapidly and was painful to touch, I was pretty sure it was a cyst, I still had it checked immediately. They did a mamogram and ultra sound and it was indeed a cyst, they left it alone, I've had it for the past year, but when I did my breast self exam this month it was gone. Do your breast self exams every month and report any changes to your Dr., chances are you have nothing to worry about but if you are still worried get checked again for peace of mind. Before you go to the Dr. write down all the questions you have for him, take them with you, then if you become stressed you'll have them right there and won't forget to ask your Dr. about your concerns. Also watch for any discharge from your nipples, or puckering of the skin on your breasts these are signs of malignancy. However I did have a benign ductal tumor that caused discharge too. I wish you the best, I know all too well the anxiety you are feeling. good luck.

Answer 2

Go to your GP and get a referral again to the Breast Clinic (make sure they speed it up - or it can take up to 12weeks + otherwise). Cysts usually disappear within a given time - I have poly-cystic Breasts and it means that often I get lumps - I have stopped feeling guilty as the next lump could be something serious. You could just have a "fat" deposit but the consultant at the breast Clinic should tell you what it is and what further actions you need to take to keep your mind at ease.
The good news is that 9/10 lumps are not dangerous - it still does not stop you worrying though!

Answer 3

You need to go back to the doctors and have him/her check it out.
But it could also be due to your periods I never suffered from them until last year when I found a lump too. I went to my doctors and explained and he sent me for a check up and there was nothing found......thank god cos my mum just had breast cancer so I was worried even more. Do you have pain where the lump is cos I do and I get the pain and lump at least 1 week before my cycle is due.
Go and get it checked out again and good luck.
Take Care xxx

Answer 4

If they couldn't explain what it is then I think that is bad.I found a lump on my breast, the doctor examined me and told me it was just a little cyst and would go away in a week or so. And it did. If you are in any way worried always see your doctor - it was a few months ago so I don't think they will think you are being paranoid. It woudl be nice if they could give you some explanation as to what it might be just to reassure you. Good luck.

Answer 5

At that age, breast are normally lumpy and thick because of hormones. Tell her not to be scared. Breast cancer strikes women after or during menopause, She has a long way to go OK. Tell her not to be doing self checks at her age. She's always going to feel lumps.

Answer 6

My friend who is 16 had a lump in her chest and she also went to the hospital and they told her it was nothing but she knew it was something. So then she went to a university hospital and they found that she has breast cancer so get that checked up it may be cancer or not good luck though.

Answer 7

It will be a cyst or other benign lump if it is still there and has already been given the all-clear, so do not think the worst. However, you should tell your GP that you are still worried and ask to be sent for a review.

Answer 8

You should get it checked again to but your mind at rest. They should have explained what it was and how long it woud be there. It was very wrong of them not to so make sure you get an explaination next time. Its probably just a cist or something totally harmless so try not to worry in the mean time.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

to be on the safe side i would get it checked by another doctor but both my mum and my best friend have one in their breast and they had it checked out and was told its nothing its just a cyst which is nothing serious. its good to be concerned about your body. if the second doctor still say its nothing serious still have it checked out every year to make sure its not growing.