I have an appt with my doctor tomorrow. i'm 27 and have a stong family history of cancer. Just wondered what started as symptoms for other women.
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Q: I found a small painful lump in my right breast sharp shooting pain and arm going numb?
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12/ 9/10 9:40pm
Hi Emily - Unless you have a strong family history of breast cancer - mother or sister with breast cancer, or two or more aunts, grandmother, etc. - then your risk isn't increased. What you describe doesn't sound like breast cancer symptoms. At your age, this lump is much more likely to be a painful cyst or fibrocystic change. And shooting arm pains and numbness aren't breast cancer symptoms. I'd assume your doctor will order an ultrasound, to get a better look at what might be causing all of this. Best of luck to you - hope it resolves soon. PJH
12/10/10 3:16pm
Also i dn notice before, but the bottom part of my nipple is indented...never has been before. I have very large breast so I don't usually see it unfortunatly. But again I'm trying to stay positive and hope for the best!
12/10/10 9:37pm
So if your mother had breast cancer - not just tumors, which can be benign, but breast cancer - then your risk is increased. So it's good you're taking this seriously. That said, it's unusual for a cancerous tumor to cause the pain you're describing. Please read our post on breast pain; perhaps that might help allay your fears as you wait to have your mammogram, and wait for the results. I'm glad you're trying to stay positive; I know it's hard, but you'll be there for your little girl: believe it! PJH
12/17/10 3:50pm
Well I had my ultrasound and mammogram yesterday and they found NO cancer, tumors, or cysts. I DO however have fibrocystic breast disease! Just a very painful flair-up! So all clear on the western front so to speak, Thanks for listening to my concerns!
12/17/10 4:01pm
YAY, Emily! That's a big WHEW, eh? I'm very happy for you - and thanks for reporting back. I was wondering how the tests had turned out for you... Take care - PJH
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So the doctor did detect a small lump but instead of an ultrasound he's sending me in for a mammogram....and yesx my mother had breazst tumors...my father and grandmother died of diff types of cancer but runs strong in my family....I'm just trying to stauy positive as i have a 5yr old daughter and I am very nervous and worried about whats going on, plus I didn't get any sleep last night due to the pain