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Lump and sores

kiraG
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Hey so the other day on my bra line I have these red sores and not thought much of it though possibly irritation as I get eczema (not normally there) the I had a bit of breast pain that I found a lump size of a 10p I’d say hard and tender. I’ve not yet seek any medical guidance but will be contacting my GP the thing is I alway has recently Positive HPV with low cells on a smear test so I’m starting to over think and worry. Has anyone else had this experience or something similar  

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    Hi KiraG,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am sorry to hear about your symptoms. I am not a doctor, but as far as I am aware, low grade HPV rarely leads to cancer and is more likely to cause warts in or around the genitalia, anus, mouth or throat. Please don't hesitate to contact your GP because of this. If there is a cancer present, it is far easier to treat and responds better to treatment in the early stages.

    You will find that if anything is suspected you will be referred to the breast clinic for tests. This is the only way to be certain that there is no cancer present. Only 20% of people who are referred to the breast clinic will get a cancer diagnosis. Many people turn out to have benign cysts, fibroadenoma or have naturally lumpy breasts. 

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx.

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    Hey thank you for your response I meant low grade cells and high risk HPV I have been referred for a colposcopy for that. I think it’s now this lump and sores I’ve never had this before being nearly 40 I think I’m just overthinking and worrying too much. Xx

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