This morning I woke up and it is still tender but the lump is not as big as it was yesterday. What could this be?
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Q: I am 42, last night I notice a lump on the lower part of my right breast and it is tender to touch.
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5/22/09 2:25pm
Hi - This could be a cyst, or what's called fibrocystic changes — both are very common in women your age, and the symptoms you describe seem to fit. Please read our post on FCC; I think it'll help you determine what you might be dealing with. And, you should probably still get it checked by a doctor, just to rule out any possibility of cancer, OK? Good luck - PJH
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