Breast Cancer Lumps Feel Like- 2954 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 637 Views v

Dr. DigvijayGynecologist/Obstetrician | Solapur

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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 695 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 90 Views v

Dr. Neha VashisthObstetrician | Jaipur

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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 368 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 543 Views v

Dr. Shravan Kumar ChinnikattiOncologist | Bangalore

Clinical Breast examination mandatory... Usg breast. Other tests based on history... ... 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 219 Views v

Dr. Shreedevi TanksaleGynecologist | Mumbai

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Please visit gynecologist to be checked ... 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 3455 Views v

Dr. Sandeep NayakOncologist | Bangalore

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A general surgeon or surgical oncologist. But any breast lump needs to be evaluated. ... Read More

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

Asked for Female, 27 Years 223 Views v

Dr. Gajanan A KanitkarSurgical Oncologist | Pune

Not all lumps are cancers. However to investigate this lump, get a mammography of the breast done and meet a surgical oncologist. He will de is a whether to biopsy it or not. I also don't know your a ... 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 3567 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

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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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 68 Views v

Dr. Amit Kumar TiwariLaparoscopic Surgeon | Varanasi

Try ayurvedic treatment with our consultation. ... 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 58 Views v

Dr. Prabhu Pandian PandiarajanOncologist | Villupuram

Would suggest a clinical examination by a nearby surgeon or surgical oncologist, and if required, an ultrasound scan for further evaluation. A hard lump in the underarm can sometimes be a concerning s ... 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 91 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 78 Views v

Dr. Vichitra TimuluriGynecologist/Obstetrician | Vizianagaram

Could be infection need more details ... 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 81 Views v

Dr. Lavina BatraGynecologist | Pune

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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 77 Views v

Dr. Ankeesha PankajOncologist | Raipur

Hello, I’m sorry your family is going through this. I’ll explain this step-by-step. Your mother has already received definitive treatment for breast cancer (surgery + chemotherapy + radiot ... 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 84 Views v

Dr Anjali DhawanGynecologist/Obstetrician | Gurgaon

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In young women, breasts respond to cyclical hormonal changes and can get painful before periods. Please visit a Gynaecologist for examination who can suggest a breast ultrasound as well. ... 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 47 Views v

Dr. Neha VashisthObstetrician | Jaipur

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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. Gunjan AgrawalObstetrician | Jaipur

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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 78 Views v

Dr. Srinath GOncologist | Chennai

Tru-cut biopsy from the left breast lesion to confirm whether the lesion is benign or malignant. Positive - molecular breast panel Er/Pr/her2 /ki 67 FNAC from left axillary node to assess the metasta ... 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 109 Views v

Dr. Akanksha PriamLaparoscopic Surgeon (Obs & Gyn) | Patna

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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 143 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 129 Views v

Dr. Lavina BatraGynecologist | Pune

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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 75 Views v

Dr. Neha VashisthObstetrician | Jaipur

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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 84 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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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 74 Views v

Dr. Sanhita Soubhari SharmaGynecologist | Mathura

Lump could be anything, don't assume anything. A physical examination of both breasts is needed,only after that, a management plan can be formed. ... Read More

I am getting sudden bouts of extreme itching on my left breast since the past couple of days. Since it was uncontrollable, I scratched on the itches which has led to some skin breakout on the breast because of my nails. I don't have any lumps on the breast or any discharge from the nipple but I do have a family history of breast cancer. Please let

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Asked for Female, 36 Years 61 Views v

Dr. Sailusha VankayalaObstetrics & Gynecology | Vijayawada

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The symptoms which you r telling is not related to breast cancer symptoms But as you have family history do self examination of breast and mammogram and screening annually Better do consult dermatolo ... Read More

I am getting sudden bouts of extreme itching on my left breast since the past couple of days. Since it was uncontrollable, I scratched on the itches which has led to some skin breakout on the breast because of my nails. I don't have any lumps on the breast or any discharge from the nipple but I do have a family history of breast cancer. Please let

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Asked for Female, 36 Years 216 Views v

Dr. Rashmi NandwanaDermatologist | Noida

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Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. ... Read More

My mother is undergoing chemotherapy treatment for TNBC breast cancer. Total 8 cycles are suggested by doctor and 7 are completed. In her recent cycle, while chemo infusion through IV, she experienced pain and then after that now her left hand swells so much and little bit of pain also there when touching it. What should we do? Can we use Sumag dre

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Asked for Female, 55 Years 119 Views v

Dr. Sherry AbrahamOncologist | Thiruvananthapuram

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Pain and sweling may be due to thrombophlebitis. Drug extravasation can also cause such symptoms. Please visit your oncologist ... Read More

I saw a painless lump under my ear right where neck starts. What could it be? I recently had typhoid but it's been 20 days since the diagnosis and i am fine. Why is lump there, can it be cancer i am worried. My CBC and ESR was also normal

Asked for Female, 26 Years 104 Views v

Dr. Jaimini ThakkarENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

It's enlarged lymph node. please get done USG if you are worried. ... 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

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

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

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?

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??

I saw a painless lump under my ear right where neck starts. What could it be? I recently had typhoid but it's been 20 days since the diagnosis and i am fine. Why is lump there, can it be cancer i am worried. My CBC and ESR was also normal

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