Lump in breast

Hi 

I've had tender left Breast for just over a month , I now have a lump that's quite big , but it hurts when I press it or try and move the lump. I'm absolutely terrified it will be something sinister, 

I have read in certain places that breat cancer isn't painful but then I've also read it can be painful - 

has anyone had these symptoms or am I over reacting. 
 

thank you

  • Hi Ka11.  I have had breast cancer twice.  The lumps were hard to the touch, and I had no pain at all.  The only other signs I had that something was wrong was that I kept getting big bruises which were a very deep purple, almost black, but other than that I didn't have any of the 'normal' symptoms.  I would suggest that you book an appointment with your Doctor as soon as possible.  PLEASE don't put it off, because although a lump in the breast is very often not serious, there is always the chance that it MIGHT be cancer.  I am not trying to make you feel even worse than you already do, I know how terrifying this is for you, I have been through it twice, but the sooner you get a diagnosis, the sooner you can get tretaed IF it is something serious.  Please remember that if cancer is caught at an early syage, you have a MUCH higher chance of a complete recovery.  Good luck.

  • I would call your doctor so that they can assess your lump, they can appear during your menstral cycle and be benign. They may refer you to the breast clinic for assessment as they seem to send most breast lumps to the clinic.
    Going to the clinic doesn't mean you have cancer there are many reasons for Breast  lumps/cysts that are quite benign and the clinic may just see you again to check it's no larger or gone. 
    take care 

    Susie