My left breast has been hard and sore for about 2 weeks (unable to even lie on my stomach) and I can feel a pea size growth that I'm able to move around, close to my armpit. I've also had itching in that area. I do have saline implants and have been previously told by my doc that I have capsular contracture in that breast. My health ins. kicks in with my new job in a month and I fear of getting stuck with a "pre-existing condition" if I go to the doc prior to that. Not sure how fast cancer progresses, if that's what it is, and wonder if I should take that risk... Any advice?
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Q: Pea size growth and pain in breast... Could this be related to capsular contracture with implant?
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8/ 5/09 5:57pm
Hi - Only you can decide whether to take the risk of feeling a lump, having breast pain, and waiting a month to get it looked at. Please read our post on breast pain, and our post on armpit lumps; they might help you figure out what's going on, and whether or not you feel comfortable waiting. Good luck - PJH
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