Big lump inside breast

I just can't work out whether I am being silly or whether I need to be worrying. 
 

I am 40 and am breastfeeding my toddler at the moment. I noticed a big, hard lump deep inside my breast about a month ago. I presumed it was a massive blocked duct but it's still there. It doesn't hurt and I feel it mainly when I lie on my back and push up under my breast. It's maybe 2-3cm and not round or anything. I can't feel anything similar in my other breast. 
 

is this just normal for breastfeeding or should I get it looked at? Has anyone had anything similar? It isn't a lump in the breast tissue if that makes sense, it sort of feels like it's inside. 
 

Thank you for any advice or reassurance x

Parents
  • I have something like this at the moment, although mine is hard and small like a marble. I'm also breastfeeding my 4.5 year old. I can also feel mine when I cup my breast and lift up. 

     

    Where abouts is yours?

    I'm waiting for a gp appointment as I don't think mine is normal. There is nothing like this in my other breast (I've checked alot) I'm 35 and scared to death 

  • Oh I'm sorry you're so worried - I hope that you get some answers and reassurance asap. If I lie on my back it feels as though it's under my breast and stuck down, i can sort of put my fingers over it but it doesn't move and is really hard. Im driving myself mad flitting between thinking it's nothing and then worrying. My mum had breast cancer a couple of years ago so I don't know if I'm being neurotic

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  • Oh I'm sorry you're so worried - I hope that you get some answers and reassurance asap. If I lie on my back it feels as though it's under my breast and stuck down, i can sort of put my fingers over it but it doesn't move and is really hard. Im driving myself mad flitting between thinking it's nothing and then worrying. My mum had breast cancer a couple of years ago so I don't know if I'm being neurotic

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  • Just for peace of mind I would get it checked.  It took me days to make the appointment but I'm glad I have  although I'm now scared to death waiting! 

    I've had many blocked ducts over the years and this doesn't feel like a blocked duct for me. There's no bruised feeling or pain which I normally have had.