Are Breast Cancer Lumps Painful- 2512 Questions Answered

There is a lump in her breast which was earlier painless but now it is very painful for about ten days. Please suggest the next move or to whom should we consult.

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Dr. Rima SultanaGeneral Surgeon | Kolkata

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You need to go for a HRUSG of swelling breast plus guided FNAC to know the cause and diagnosis. ... Read More

My aunt is having painful movable lump under right breast skin for 7 days.No increase in size of breast or any kind of discharge.is it cancer?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 597 Views v

Dr. Sarita NarayanGynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

Get one mammography done ... Read More

I am a 47 year old woman and I have recently developed a lump on my right breast. Like everyone, my first assumption was that it is cancer. I would like to know how a breast cancer lump feels like to touch. If I can make out the basic diagnosis at home, I’ll be a little ready to face the doctors.

Asked for Female, 47 Years 647 Views v

Dr. DigvijayGynecologist/Obstetrician | Solapur

Please contact your doctor for physical examination ... Read More

I found tumor like in my one breast at the age of 12 or 13 then now I'm 22 years old and now I'm having painful lumps in my both breast Is it cancerous? To which doctor should I consult first?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 331 Views v

Dr. Aravind S KapaliGeneral Surgeon | Bangalore

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Surgical oncologist ... Read More

I'M 22 years old Firstly I recognised tumour at my left side of breast at the age of 12 Now the lumps grows in size and present in my both breast and they are painful besides all these my breast are under growth they are small in size Is it cancerous lumps?

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Dr. Aravind S KapaliGeneral Surgeon | Bangalore

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Is it associated with your periods. it's called cyclical mastalgia. But seeing surgeon or surgical oncologists once will help you ... Read More

Having a painful lump in the right breast, pain consistent but not debilitating. Had a similar situation couple of years ago, had it checked and was given some medication for the same.

Asked for Female, 37 Years 257 Views v

Dr. Varsha PatilGynecologist/Obstetrician | Mumbai

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Get it checked immediately if it’s a lump ... Read More

I am a Breastfeeding mother around age of 26 yrs, i found small painful lump on down of my breast. i am feeding for around 2 months. Is anything serious.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 436 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Connect please ... Read More

My mom got painful red lump and it's been 5days now. Doctor has given Augmentin 625 and zerodol p Please suggest if this medicine (antibotic) works for breast and she has suggested for five days How long will it take to heal and doctor also said meanwhile to do mammogram

Asked for Female, 53 Years 143 Views v

Dr. Pratibha P SGynecologist | Bangalore

get a ultrsound scan as well as her age is more just to see if any underlying problems ... Read More

I am 28 years old and I noticed a sudden lump in my right breast that displaces with movement and is painful to touch. I'm a few days late for my period, but pregnancy is not a possibility at this time. Is this something I should worry about?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 471 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Needs evaluation dear. ... Read More

I've been having a painful lump in my right breast after birth.Now my baby is about 8 months old, this lump is increasing in size and I am getting fever with shivering since 4 days and my last menstrual period date is 17 Jan 17. Please suggest me will it be cure by home remedies or can I need the doctor consultation.

Asked for Female, 29 Years 174 Views v

Dr. Aparnaa PandaObstetrician | Bangalore

Pl meet a breast surgeon or a gynaecologist immediately. I'm suspecting a breast abscess. In early stages u might get cured with medicines. I know ur baby is small and u might not have the time but pl ... Read More

Question: I developed a pea-sized lump in my right armpit on Thursday. It feels deep under the skin, is hard, fixed, and tender. The skin over it is intact with no redness, pus, or drainage, and the swelling has remained about the same size. I started my period today and I usually get mild breast tenderness before my periods, but this is the firs

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 16 Views v

Dr. Sonali M RGynecologist/Obstetrician | Kurnool

It could be folliculitis or sebaceous cyst...needs physical examination...kindly consult a surgeon ... Read More

I developed a pea-sized lump in my right armpit on Thursday. It feels deep under the skin, is hard, fixed, and tender. The skin over it is intact with no redness, pus, or drainage, and the swelling has remained about the same size. I started my period today and I usually get mild breast tenderness before my periods, but this is the first time I’ve

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 41 Views v

Dr. Dinesh MehtaGeneral Physician | Jaipur

Consult with General surgeon in nearby hospital asap.you need immediate evaluation and examination. ... Read More

Attached report mild fibroadenosis in both the breast with few tiny hypoechoic areas. I am always feeling pain in both breast and loose lump like fat tissue in underarm. Left underarm also paining even before and after periods. Should I take biopsy to see breast cancer or not. Gynaecologist recommended evening primrose oil capsule 1000 mg twice da

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Asked for Female, 36 Years 39 Views v

Dr. Vijaya GuptaGynecologist | Chandigarh

You do not require a biopsy Your doctor has advised you correctly ... Read More

I have painless, mobile, near about 2cm round lump in right breast . It's been 1 month now since I have noticed it. It's same in size and shape

Asked for Female, 30 Years 80 Views v

Dr. Kunal MajokaGeneral Surgeon | Jaipur

It could be fibroadenoma ... Read More

Hi, I'm 24 years old female. I feel a hard lump on one of my underarm. It is hard like a bone. I feel uncomfortable if I bring my arm closer to my chest. I fear of this can be a symptom of breast cancer.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 80 Views v

Dr. Rohit KashyapOncologist | Gorakhpur

A hard lump in underarm should be evaluated at earliest. You should visit a Surgeon for clinical examination which will help determine the extent of problem. If there is a lump found on examinati ... Read More

Hellos doctor , I have been diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome , today o get a stabbing pain bellow my left breast ! What could be the reason , my ecg reports are normal

Asked for Female, 27 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Breast lump present for about 2 years, size remained stable at 2.8 cm. After biopsy, the lump increased rapidly and is now around 6 cm. Biopsy result shows Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and HER2 positive. A core needle biopsy was done multiple times — 6 passes in the breast lesion and 3 passes in the axillary (underarm) area. Recent sonomammogram

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Asked for Female, 43 Years 107 Views v

Dr. Kanchan Dasharth DevdeOncologist | Nashik

U need to start treatment as soon as possible with anti her2 therapy ... Read More

Left nipple–areola itching for about 1 month Redness and dryness around the left areola Skin feels wrinkled, thickened, and lumpy/hard around the areola (surface level) Burning sensation on touching the areola Increased nipple sensitivity Pin-prick / needle-like pain, especially: after removing a bra sometimes even without touching Pain feel

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Asked for Female, 38 Years 83 Views v

Dr. Pratibha P SGynecologist | Bangalore

get ultrsound scan ... Read More

I have breast(left) swelling with multiple lumps. The lumps feel sometimes hard and sometimes soft/rubbery. I get sudden pinching pain before and during periods, which has disturbed my sleep. Breast size has increased. No fever, redness, or nipple discharge. Please advise

Asked for Female, 32 Years 88 Views v

Dr. Lavina BatraGynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice on ... Read More

My mother has undergone breast cancer surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Recently we had PET CT. It shows the cancer has gone to collar bone lymp nodes. Doctor again advice with chemotherapy. Kindly help if the advice is right attached the pet ct report.

Asked for Male, 35 Years 88 Views v

Dr. Nataraj Naidu ROncologist | Bangalore

Repeat biopsy , ihc and BRCA testing and then plan chemotherapy based on reports ... Read More

I feel multiple lumps in my left breast. They feel rubbery and sometimes firm. There is mild pain, and repeated touching or pressure increases the pain. I also notice more discomfort before my periods. Kindly explain and suggest.

Asked for Female, 32 Years 89 Views v

Dr. Lavina BatraGynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

I notice breast swelling and hard lumps, with mild pain that increases before my periods. Kindly explain and suggest.

Asked for Female, 32 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Rajalakshmi SubburamGynecologist/Obstetrician | Chennai

Breast swelling, hard or lumpy areas, and mild pain that worsens before periods are commonly due to hormonal changes. Common in women of reproductive age. Symptoms usually improve after periods start ... Read More

I’ve been feeling lumps and mild pain in my left breast sometimes for a few months. I’m planning to get a mammography done. Please confirm if I should go ahead with that.

Asked for Female, 32 Years 60 Views v

Dr. Pratibha P SGynecologist | Bangalore

get ultrasound scan of breast ... Read More

A level 1 left axillary node with focal cortical thickness of 3.8 mm is seen. It has equivocal appearances. An irregular dense non circumscribed mass with multiple lobulations in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast at the 3’ O’ clock 3A position. Imaging features are suspicious? Infiltrating malignancy? Fibroepithelial mass. A l

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Asked for Female, 39 Years 87 Views v

Dr. Siddharth TurkarOncologist | Raipur

Get USG guided biopsy done to rule out or confirm malignancy from suspicious axillary lymph node. If malignancy confirmed will have to do PET CT to ascertain staging. ... Read More

I have a painful lump at the left side of anus. No redness, nothing visible on the skin. There is a lump that I feel which is painful. It's been a week. The pain is while sitting, walking or when I touch it. should I see a gynaecologist or a physician ? What could it be ?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 138 Views v

Dr. Shaaz Ahmed KhanGeneral Practitioner | Bangalore

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Consult a general surgeon ... Read More

I am Lactating Mother From May 2024 after my delivery due to Ceaseran I couldn't breast fed my baby for 2 days that the reason my both breast got heavy after malish it got normal by I felt a Lump from since 2024 may in my Breast i thought it is milk gath isliye I didn't look after it .it last 10mnths the lump was as it is but it cause any pain for

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 152 Views v

Nikhil SebastianOncologist | Kollam

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The breast ultrasound is reported as benign BIRADS3. Can repeat USG after 6 months. It is unlikely to be a malignancy. You need not do FNAC now. Can wait and do USG after 6 months ... Read More

Hello doctor my age is 24, regular periods cycle varies from 28-30 days no history of pcos, I feel lumpiness in my right breast on Friday (22/08/2025) since Friday I check it often and it has become painful now pain is ok but whenever i press it's slightly painful. I am also near to my periods, so I'm not sure if it's just hormonal changes or a rea

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Asked for Female, 24 Years 133 Views v

Dr. Neha VashisthObstetrician | Jaipur

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Connect ... Read More

Hello, I am (23F). I have a big cystic acne type thing in my underarms. Usually it's painless but sometimes it gets bigger and then it forms a yellow pimple like like thing and ejects puss. I always have a hard cystic like thing beneath my underarms. I have also encountered some nipple ejection. Like the liquid is same like puss. I am very scared.

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Dr. Lavina BatraGynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

After a fall from scooty i hit my head and few days after that incident i found lump in my right breast..i went to doctor I was advised to undergo USG..in USG it's cyst and hyperechoic mass found.. I was told to go for fnac... Then i went to another doctor for second opinion she told me it's nothing..she gave me medicine primosa 1000 and asked me

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Asked for Female, 39 Years 87 Views v

Dr. Kinnari AminGynecologist | Ahmedabad

Do sonomammography ... Read More

Theres a slightly sore lump like texture in my right breast a cm or two below my nipple and I'm worried. Noticed around my last period that time it was pretty sure and even the tail area but it got better and less sore after medicine. But the lump like texture is there. What do I do? Is it something serious or benign? My periods ended around a wee

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Asked for Female, 20 Years 77 Views v

Dr. Lavina BatraGynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

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Are breast cancer lumps painful

There is a lump in her breast which was earlier painless but now it is very painful for about ten days. Please suggest the next move or to whom should we consult.

My aunt is having painful movable lump under right breast skin for 7 days.No increase in size of breast or any kind of discharge.is it cancer?

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I am a 47 year old woman and I have recently developed a lump on my right breast. Like everyone, my first assumption was that it is cancer. I would like to know how a breast cancer lump feels like to touch. If I can make out the basic diagnosis at home, I’ll be a little ready to face the doctors.

I found tumor like in my one breast at the age of 12 or 13 then now I'm 22 years old and now I'm having painful lumps in my both breast Is it cancerous? To which doctor should I consult first?

I'M 22 years old Firstly I recognised tumour at my left side of breast at the age of 12 Now the lumps grows in size and present in my both breast and they are painful besides all these my breast are under growth they are small in size Is it cancerous lumps?

Having a painful lump in the right breast, pain consistent but not debilitating. Had a similar situation couple of years ago, had it checked and was given some medication for the same.

I am a Breastfeeding mother around age of 26 yrs, i found small painful lump on down of my breast. i am feeding for around 2 months. Is anything serious.

My mom got painful red lump and it's been 5days now. Doctor has given Augmentin 625 and zerodol p Please suggest if this medicine (antibotic) works for breast and she has suggested for five days How long will it take to heal and doctor also said meanwhile to do mammogram

I am 28 years old and I noticed a sudden lump in my right breast that displaces with movement and is painful to touch. I'm a few days late for my period, but pregnancy is not a possibility at this time. Is this something I should worry about?

I have painless, mobile, near about 2cm round lump in right breast . It's been 1 month now since I have noticed it. It's same in size and shape

Hi, I'm 24 years old female. I feel a hard lump on one of my underarm. It is hard like a bone. I feel uncomfortable if I bring my arm closer to my chest. I fear of this can be a symptom of breast cancer.

Hellos doctor , I have been diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome , today o get a stabbing pain bellow my left breast ! What could be the reason , my ecg reports are normal

I have breast(left) swelling with multiple lumps. The lumps feel sometimes hard and sometimes soft/rubbery. I get sudden pinching pain before and during periods, which has disturbed my sleep. Breast size has increased. No fever, redness, or nipple discharge. Please advise

My mother has undergone breast cancer surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Recently we had PET CT. It shows the cancer has gone to collar bone lymp nodes. Doctor again advice with chemotherapy. Kindly help if the advice is right attached the pet ct report.

I feel multiple lumps in my left breast. They feel rubbery and sometimes firm. There is mild pain, and repeated touching or pressure increases the pain. I also notice more discomfort before my periods. Kindly explain and suggest.

I notice breast swelling and hard lumps, with mild pain that increases before my periods. Kindly explain and suggest.

I’ve been feeling lumps and mild pain in my left breast sometimes for a few months. I’m planning to get a mammography done. Please confirm if I should go ahead with that.

I have a painful lump at the left side of anus. No redness, nothing visible on the skin. There is a lump that I feel which is painful. It's been a week. The pain is while sitting, walking or when I touch it. should I see a gynaecologist or a physician ? What could it be ?

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