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Q: Hi.I have a wart like lump?on my left breast it doesn't hurt and its smooth/soft and you can kind of move it around. There is also a small dimple as well. Does this sound like breast cancer?

I've also gained some weight since I last went to the gyno and my breasts are big and heavy could any of this lead to dimpling as well? Not sure if this is signifgant but I am 31 and have regular periods and have since I was around 11ish. Thank you for any help!
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PJ Hamel, Health Guide
6/13/11 5:05pm

By wart-like, do you mean it's on the outside - visible, like a wart? Or is it clearly underneath your skin, and just pushing the skin out? It would be more concerning if it was strictly internal; nevertheless, this qualifies as a breast change, and you should find out what it is. A lump that's soft and moveable would usually indicate a cyst, but when you say wart... well, that's confusing. Your best bet will be to consult your doctor about this, OK? S/he needs to take a look, maybe do some diagnostic tests, to figure out exactly what this is. Good luck - PJH

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6/13/11 5:44pm

I meant it looks like a wart to me, thats the only way I knew how to explain it.  Its on the outside and visible and doesn't look internal.  Thank you for the reply!

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PJ Hamel, Health Guide
6/13/11 10:20pm

Sounds like it might be a skin condition, then. Still, you need to have it looked at - I hope you can get the finances worked out... best of luck. PJH

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By cg85y— Last Modified: 06/13/11, First Published: 06/13/11