I am 33 and scared of bc. At 18, I had a spon/ discharge from 1 breast- a 1 time deal and clear. Never thought much about it until now. Well,I've always had dc, usually green or yel/green in each brst upon manipulation. My bs never felt lumpy, just noticed when I did the check. I asked a few doctors and they didn't notice on exam. I always went to my yrly and my br check since I was 22. Occasionally, I would ask my OGYN or asst about the discharge, and none of them seemed troubled.. Also, at 25 yrs, I noticed a lump near my armpit about the size of a pea-hard/rubbery texture. I had around 4-5 different drs look at it, even dermatologist, who didn't seem to think it was breast related; however, 1 doc wanted to give me a strange antibiotic for a few wks, which I didn't take at the time,perhaps I should've. I had a baby 2 1/2 years ago/b-fed for 6 mos. My bf didn't come easily and the questionable side was more prone to milk production. My breasts would get lumpy due to milk. Well, before lo was born, I had my OBGYN check my dc again. Lab work of dc- negative. Now, I went to another OBGYN and asked her about my scares as I am still having white dc in 1 breast, both bs feel lumpy and I still have arm lump. I'm a mess. The OBGYN said she didn't see or feel anything other than the armpit thing(she said she didn't think it was a big deal) however, she referred me to a surgeon to check my bs but I have decided to go to a diff dr to check things immediately or on site. Is there anything else positive that this can be? I am so scared. I have so many lumps I can't tell one from the other. There is 1 lump in my right breast which is on the same scary side that feels like a golf ball; however I can almost get the sensation from the other side when testing, but it is more dominate on the other. I hope I can get some answers. I had a hormone test done at the other place and things came back normal, but now I am thinking that is a bad sign-what else could cause this? Thanks.
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Hi Maxmama - Could be you have what's called fibrocystic breast disases, which is characterized by all kinds of benign lumps and bumps in your breast. Many women deal with this; it's a pain in the neck, as you're constantly feeling lumps and getting scared. A lump in your armpit shouldn't be lightly dismissed; and I feel that someone should have mentioned fibrocystic disease to you by now, so perhaps you need to see a different doctor, as it sounds like you're doing. Good move - you're doing the right thing. And yes, lumps in the breast can be MANY things besides cancer. Take deep breaths; and move forward seeing your new doctor. Good luck- PJH
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