Breast Cancer Lumps Feel Like- 2966 Questions Answered

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 648 Views v

Dr. DigvijayGynecologist/Obstetrician | Solapur

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

I have felt lumps on my breast (both of them). I googled about symptoms of breast cancer. I fear it might be breast cancer however I am not sure. Please help.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 708 Views v

Dr. Sheetal ChandorkarGynecologist | Indore

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Lumps may be benign also it needs further evaluation kindly consult here ... Read More

Periods are coming for three months some lumps in breast are there is there any chance of breast cancer

Asked for Female, 35 Years 100 Views v

Dr. Pushpa GourGynecologist | Bhopal

Get yourself physically examined by your doctor. Get ultrasound scan done. ... Read More

Can someone have breast cancer under 25? I dont have any lump in my breast.. but my right breast hurts like current sensation... whats that?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 396 Views v

Dr. Lavina BatraGynecologist | Pune

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

I m having a lump in my right breast quite large lump it is in the right side of the breast I want to know is that a cancer or what??

Asked for Female, 19 Years 554 Views v

Dr. Gajanan A KanitkarSurgical Oncologist | Pune

Get a trucut biopsy done. ... Read More

I have lumps in my breasts that are fairly big should I go to a doctor and also my breasts are very sensitive at the moment should I be concerned is it cancer

Asked for Female, 13 Years 222 Views v

Dr. Shreedevi TanksaleGynecologist | Mumbai

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Please visit gynecologist to be checked ... Read More

I feel a small lump in my breast . Where can i get breast cancer screening done

Asked for Female, 27 Years 234 Views v

Dr. Shubham JainOncologist | Delhi

Any breast lump must be evaluated... See a good general or breast surgeon, or oncologist... ... Read More

My mother is suffering from breast cancer after having a lump problem in her right breast. She was suffering from lump problem from last 1 year but didn't have any issue but 3 months ago she went for an operation for removal of lump. While operating for removal of lump problem. Doctor advised for cancer enquiry. As report came we got to know t

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Asked for Female, 50 Years 3601 Views v

Dr. PRASHANTKUMAR BABUBHAI PATELRadiation Oncologist | Vadodara

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Hi, After removal of lump, chemotherapy is needed to prevent recurrence and metastasis at other sites. Breast cancer is systemic disease so, there are chances of spreading at other tissue. Usually 6-8 ... Read More

My sister got minor lump under breast.which doctor should I consult. I am afraid if it can be breast cancer

Asked for Female, 28 Years 3488 Views v

Dr. Kaushal YadavOncologist | Gurgaon

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You can get examination by a Surgical Oncologist. If required biopsy can be done otherwise it can be observed ... Read More

I get too worried about Breast Cancer..at times I feel there is a lump in my Left Breast.. At times it pains a lot..I have checked myself and there is no need to worry. But I still feel tensed.. Can you tell me how Breast cancer can be avoided? And what are the symptoms of it?

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Hi I had endometriosis surgery earlier, when it will recur are there chances that cause breast cancer?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 13 Views v

Dr. Pushpa GourGynecologist | Bhopal

Consult please. ... Read More

Dear Doctor's My wife 22 years old, breast lump since yesterday, pain and swelling, i am Attached Clinical Reports. please suggest better treatment

Asked for Female, 6 Years 29 Views v

Dr. Harish KaknaleOncologist | Hyderabad

Looks like infective etiology . You can consult surgeon for clinical examination. You can go with antibiotics course and pain killers as of now . If symptoms persist please do consult surgeon. ... 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 35 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 122 Views v

Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

Reactive lymphnode? In first instant Second breast tenderness. Tab Augmentine duo625 three times a day after food for 7 days. Tab zerodol sp three times a day after food for five days. Monte ... 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 45 Views v

Dr. Vijaya GuptaGynecologist | Chandigarh

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

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.

Asked for Male, 61 Years 55 Views v

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

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 82 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 86 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

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 112 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 92 Views v

Dr. Lavina BatraGynecologist | 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 90 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 92 Views v

Dr. Lavina BatraGynecologist | 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 52 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 61 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 91 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

What are the dot dot spot on my breast is there any seriousness, left breast having no lump,but sometime feels mild pain, specially during period days and after the period? is it any hair follicle infection?? or something serious??

Asked for Male, 26 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Lavina BatraGynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice on ... 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 157 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 134 Views v

Dr. Neha VashisthObstetrician | Jaipur

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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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Asked for Female, 23 Years 82 Views v

Dr. Lavina BatraGynecologist | Pune

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

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Breast cancer lumps feel like

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 have felt lumps on my breast (both of them). I googled about symptoms of breast cancer. I fear it might be breast cancer however I am not sure. Please help.

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Periods are coming for three months some lumps in breast are there is there any chance of breast cancer

Can someone have breast cancer under 25? I dont have any lump in my breast.. but my right breast hurts like current sensation... whats that?

I m having a lump in my right breast quite large lump it is in the right side of the breast I want to know is that a cancer or what??

I have lumps in my breasts that are fairly big should I go to a doctor and also my breasts are very sensitive at the moment should I be concerned is it cancer

I feel a small lump in my breast . Where can i get breast cancer screening done

My sister got minor lump under breast.which doctor should I consult. I am afraid if it can be breast cancer

I get too worried about Breast Cancer..at times I feel there is a lump in my Left Breast.. At times it pains a lot..I have checked myself and there is no need to worry. But I still feel tensed.. Can you tell me how Breast cancer can be avoided? And what are the symptoms of it?

Hi I had endometriosis surgery earlier, when it will recur are there chances that cause breast cancer?

Dear Doctor's My wife 22 years old, breast lump since yesterday, pain and swelling, i am Attached Clinical Reports. please suggest better treatment

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.

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.

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.

What are the dot dot spot on my breast is there any seriousness, left breast having no lump,but sometime feels mild pain, specially during period days and after the period? is it any hair follicle infection?? or something serious??

Doubts about periods or pregnancy?

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