im 19years old and its been a week since i found a lump in my right breast. when i press it, it doesnt pain but sometimes when i sleep on the side it does hurt. there are no such lumps in my other breast. also my right breast feels uncomfortable, um i dont know how to explain the feeling but yah uncomfortable, then iv to press my breast to get the feeling away but then it returns again. its kinda always like that,, even before i found the lump there. can u plz tell me what they are?? also my nipples sometimes feel sore and hurts even when im not on my periods.
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3/21/10 6:35am
Min, the feelings of discomfort and tenderness that have been there a long time are probably just what is normal for you. The breast lump is a different situation. It's new and constitutes a change, so you need to watch it and may need to see a doctor to get it correctly diagnosed. Breasts can change over the course of the month, so this lump may go away or get distinctly smaller as your menstrual cycle progresses. However, if the lump lasts a month, you need to have a doctor check it out. The vast majority of breast lumps are not cancer, so don't panic about this. It's good that you are paying attention to your breast health. I hope that your lump soon goes away on its own.
3/21/10 10:29am
Min, Phyllis gave you some good advice, so hope you can follow it. Also, please read our message to teens ; I think it'll relieve any stress you may be feeling. Good luck - PJH
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