My mom has a lump in her left breast, and it is not movable. She is 30 years old, and has had a miscarriage before. So can anyone please tell me if its breast cancer or not?
2007-10-08 10:08:52 · 4 answers · asked by bugaboobla 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Early in the disease, there are no symptoms or the only symptom may be a painless lump in the breast. This lump must be about the size of the fingertip before it can be felt. It can be anywhere in the breast. The lump is usually very hard and may not move when touched. At a later stage in the disease, the person may have the following symptoms of breast cancer:
+ breast or nipple skin that is warm, red, swollen, or scaly
+ change in the shape or size of the breast
+ a lump or thickening near the breast, or in the underarm
+ nipple discharge that is not breast milk
+nipple tenderness
+ a nipple that is turned inward, or inverted
+ a rash around the nipple that may bleed, itch, or cause skin breakdown
+ ridges or pits in the breast
+ skin that is dimpled like an orange
When the disease has advanced further, the person may have swelling in the lymph nodes in the armpit. She can also have symptoms related to the spread of the cancer. For instance, breast cancer that has spread to the bone will cause pain in the affected area.
It is very important to detect breast cancer early, when it is much easier to cure. Monitor the cancer with physical exams, mammograms, and other tests.-
2007-10-08 21:55:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only answer from the information you have provided is -Maybe!
Breast lumps are not always cancer, Breast cancer is not always lumps.
There are tests that need to be done, not even a Dr can be certain following examination without testing.
She needs to see a Dr, get the testing done and get an accurate diagnosis.
If it is cancer the sooner she gets an accurate diagnosis and starts treatment the better her chance of a full recovery.
If it is not cancer, then the sooner a Dr confirms this, the sooner she (and you) stop worrying. Stress can play a part in cancer developing!
2007-10-09 01:40:34 · answer #2 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can answer you from the information you provide. She has to go to the doctor and have a biopsy in order to find out. Ask her to have it check ASAP. It may be benign or malignant. Only a biopsy will tell.
2007-10-08 17:19:05 · answer #3 · answered by toybreaker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a mammogram and biopsy can tell. She needs to get checked.
2007-10-09 01:45:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋