I have no idea if this is just ironic timing or if my awarenss of my chest area is just heightened b/c of doing the 3 Day Walk. I was giving myself a self exam and noticed a bump (knot, lump...whatever you want to call it) in BETWEEN my breasts. Over the sternum. Can breast cancer form in this area?
I plan on scheduling an appt with my dr. just to be safe.
I just found a knot between my breasts as well. I can't find anything on the internet that addresses this type of lump and the location as being significant. My doctor can't see me until next week and I'm beside myself! I'm 53 years old and my sister already has had breast cancer. What was the outcome of your exam? I hope it was good!
thanks.
I'm 52 and a knot appeared a few days ago in the same location, on top of the breast bone. A maternal cousin had breast cancer, but otherwise I don't have a family history for this.
My medical plan doesn't cover evaluation of this, or removal, so I'll be interested to find out what your doctor advises, as I haven't found much information on this problem in my internet search either.
I just noticed a lump between my breasts today. I can't find anything on the internet about it and don't want to jump the gun as my insurance doesn't cover this for me either. I am very afraid though, as i lost my best friend to breast cancer and her sister passed 3 months after she did. I'm trying not to over-react, but i'm wondering if your lump went away, or what the outcome of it was. thanks so much....deb
Deb, it's hard to self-diagnose when it comes to lumps in or around your breasts; breast tissue can extend between your breasts, and up under your arms. If this lump lasts longer than a month, you should have it examined.
Please don't stress too much over this; the VAST majority of breast lumps are nothing to worry about. But as I said, any breast change - a change in your breast that lasts longer than a month - needs to be looked at, even if you don't have insurance. Your first call should be to your local hospital, to ask what services they offer for women without insurance. And if they can't help, please take a look at our post detailing free or low-cost mammograms for underserved women. Best of luck to you - PJH
I recently noticed a tender lump at the top of the crack between my breasts. It is slightly hard, about 1/2 inch diameter. When I squeezed it yesterday, a white head came out of the center. Today I took a flax oil capsule I had on hand... and am wondering about dietary or other remedy options.
I haven't tried hot compresses yet... but after a few days squeezed out another white head like a pimple would... and then a little blood after that... The underneath hard base of this lump is about an inch.
Grape seed capsule is another addition to my diet, but may not directly remedy this lump, that is not quite as tender as it was initially.
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Hello,
You're right. Any "bump" or "knot" or "lump" felt in or around or between the breasts should be examined by a doctor. This is the only way to know for sure.
As you're planning to, make an appointment with your doctor. Your awareness might be heightened right now, yes, but it's best to be sure and stay safe.
Stay in touch and let us know how the 3-Day Walk goes!
Best,
Maria
I also have become more aware of changes in myself because of doing Relay for Life, Giving blood and platelets, losing a father to cancer, having an extreme family history of cancer, Paternal Grandfather, aunt, and maternal grandmother, my mother being a breast cancer survivor for approx. 10 years now, a sister who is now approx. 2 year breast cancer survivor both at young ages, I too have felt what you describe, I have seen a breast surgeon and she said it was fatty mass, I however am not convinced and still concerned because it does hurt. She actually called me back for a followup on this when I just went to her for calcifications in left breast so not sure if she is convinced as well. I will gladly post a diagnosis if it will help if any different than fatty tissue.
I had a fatty tumor (lipoma) in my arm once. My surgeon said they are pretty easy to distinguish from a cancerous tumor by the way they feel. Nevertheless, because of my cancer history, he removed it just to be sure. It was just a lipoma, so maybe I have an extra scar I didn't need, but we also had the peace of mind of knowing for sure that it wasn't cancer. A needle biopsy might be able to give you the same piece of mind without the scar! Ask about that possibility when you go back for the follow-up. I hope you get a good report.