I have a pretty large lump, about the size of a grape, right next to and under my nipple. I wouldn't really think much of it but every time I lean on something it hurts like hell. And I've been getting nose bleeds about 3 or 4 times a month. I don't have health insurance so I'd rather not drop a bunch of money on a doctor if it isn't anything serious.
2007-09-29 11:12:37 · 11 answers · asked by Brocked 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
The majority of breast lumps are benign, but because the breast is the most common site of cancer in women it is recommended that all breast lumps should be examined by a doctor. They are also usually checked by mammogram(x-ray examination), biopsy or ultrasound.
Cysts are the most common pre-menopausal breast lumps & can sometimes appear before the age of 20. They are caused by fluid being trapped in one or more of the glands in the breast. A cyst may develope suddenly or slowly, & may reach several centimeters in diameter (compared with many small cysts of Fibrocystic Breasts) & will feel smooth & round, soft or tense, perhaps tender. Cysts can usually be moved around easily within the breast tissue. Some disappear slowly as the fluid in them is absorbed, but they are usually emptied by aspiration (withdrawal thruogh a hollow needle of the fluid they contain), which makes them disappear immediately. Some may refill.
The commonest solid benign breast lump is a fibroma (tumour of fibrous tissue). Fibromas feel smooth & firm, & move aruond easily within breast tissue that when you try to feel them they seen to dart away from your fingers. For this reason they are often called 'breast mice'. Because fibromas are benign, removal is unnecessary unless you are worried by the presence of the lump.
Other lumps & thickenings, such as those caused by hormonal changes or scar tissue, are more difficult to pronounce benign. These days just about all breast lumps are investigated further to rule out possibility of cancer.
The most common symptom of breast cancer is the development of a hard, painless lump, often in the upper, outer part of the breast. Other possible symptoms include dimpling or puckering of the skin over the lump; retraction of the nipple; a discharge from the nipple, sometimes bloodstained; & enlarged firm lymph glands in the armpit or above the collarbone on the affected side. If breast cancer is suspected, mammography & biopsy will confirm or exclude the diagnosis.
I hope this has helped.
Regards, Starlet..
2007-09-29 14:54:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a lump you go to the doctor, regardless of insurance. I also have breast cancer, I kept putting it off going to the doctors. You need to have a mammogram and they will find out whats going on. It could not be anything, but its better to be safe than sorry. Go to your local health department and see a doctor there. They will send you some where to get free screening. There is help for those with out insurance. My cancer spread and grew very rapidly. So don't wait. Hope its nothing, Good luck!
2007-09-29 15:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by sunshine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should really go to the doctor if you have no insurance than you should be able to find a clinic that will SEe you on a sliding scale. You never know this could be very serious or it could be a caffeine knot. Without proper diagnosis it is hard to tell. If it would happen to turn out to be cancer then the state should be able to offer you some medical coverage for whatever needs to be done. Don't ignore this it could be very serious.
Good Luck to you
2007-09-29 11:22:56 · answer #3 · answered by honeybeeinwv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say a large lump under your breast is something to be concerned about and to "drop alot of money over." This is why you get insurance.
2007-10-02 11:48:42 · answer #4 · answered by Crazy Lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
80% of breast lumps are not cancerous, however, that means 20% are.
Breast lumps are NOT something to mess around with, early detection is KEY in fighting breast cancer. It saved my life.
Call your doctor and get in as soon as possible.
2007-09-29 15:52:56 · answer #5 · answered by Salli B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bumping your breast doesn't cause breast cancer, but if you are worried just get a check up for your own peace of mind. take care.
2016-04-06 07:20:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not ignore this. If it turns out serious, speak with a social worker in a hospital who may be able to direct you to where you can get coverage for this. If it is cancer, you do not want to wait. The earlier it is treated, the better you will do.
2007-09-29 12:59:50 · answer #7 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Brocked, if you found a bump in your breast you really should go look for a doctor, it may be a early signal of breast cancer. You can find more info and symptoms here: http://cancerhelp.awardspace.com/
Hope it helps, My best regards
2007-10-01 04:51:44 · answer #8 · answered by Scentless 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any lumps should really be checked out, especially when they're that large. I mean, breast cancer's the kind've thing that's best if you catch it as soon as you can; you really should get it checked out as soon as possible.
2007-09-29 11:24:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it could be very serious. You definitely need to go to the doctor.
2007-09-29 11:16:08 · answer #10 · answered by nursekuba 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋