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cyst
MsMary
Friday, May 15, 2009 at 01:06 AMre: cyst
PJ Hamel
Friday, May 15, 2009 at 01:50 PMGood advice, Mary. Cysts can usually be ruled in or out via an ultrasound, so make sure you have that test if you suspect a cyst. A followup mammogram may be necessary, too. PJH
re: re: cyst
MsMary
Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 11:21 PMTrue but my lump was up above my breast in my chest walls and a regular mammogram or breast exam would of not have even detected it. So ladies, any changes in your breast please get it checked.
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Edie Ann
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 03:24 AMi have read your article and it helpful. but reading about it made me worry more. this pain i have is very painful and i have taken pain medication but nothing helps. it hurts even when i walk and when i lay on my left side.and the hard part is i have no medical insurance, so its taking me longer to see the doctor, but i am hoping i see the doctor this wednesday. But thank you i will Continue to check my lump on my breast.re: Untitled Comment
PJ Hamel
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 06:35 AMWell, keep in mind, breast cancer is nearly always painles - so in this case, pain is a good sign. Sounds like you could have a very painful cyst, or perhaps even an infection... Good luck, hope you can see the doctor soon to get some relief. PJH
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type of lump
summer
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 10:34 AMThis sounds alot like what I may have. My lump is not tender and does not hurt, otherwise it sounds like it fits this description. I was happy that it never hurts, but now I wish it did. Painless lump can usually mean a cancer -right? It is up near my skin and although it is very firm to push on it does have a little give to it when I push it to the left and right, which I guess the breast tissue is helping it go back and forth, its not fluid filled like, but not hard like a raw carrot- just really firm(?). My 1st. Dr. appt. is Aug. 13th. Any other info or tips about my description before I go to my appt. I think would help a little. I do get a few on going but not constant pangs near my arm pit and sometimes a light warm feeling but no other lumps. There is a small additional swelled area that did crop up overnight right close to the firm lump (the only real firm lump I have had now for a week or so)- not sure why there is an area thats feels a little swollen right next to this lump which is located on top of my breast. Thanks for listening, Summer.
re: type of lump
PJ Hamel
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 10:50 AMA painless lump isn't usually cancer, Summer; in fact, lumps are rarely cancer, there are so many other things they can be, luckily. Even if you have a biopsy, about 85% of biopsies are negative. More than that, I can't tell you - too many variables. Stay positive - when you see the doc, I'm sure you'll get a thorough examination. Till then - be well. PJH
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summer
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 06:11 PMThanks for the info.! I read and hear so much about cancer lumps not hurting it just got me wondering. Summer.
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Hello,
My name is Mary Davis and I suffered with cysts for about 6-8 years, which I thought were cysts, because everytime I asked about them, the doctor always said it was because I was on my menstrual but after a couple of years checking, the cyst stayed and did not go away. So please check monthly and if it stays and start to change shape, get it checked early. I was lucky. Keep checking monthly when you get your menstrual but do not ignore it and do not let the doctor tell you that it is only a cyst, if you think it needs to be checked by a mammogram get one. Better to be safe than sorry.
Mary