Scared - noticed some dense tissue behind my nipple on my right breast. Can anyone else relate?

Hi guys new to this just hoping I can get a hand hold and surly relate to someone so just before my monthly cycle this month I was having a prod about and on my right breast I felt some dense tissue it took me a while to notice so I kept feeling and prodding on it over Christmas. To me it feels denser than other breast tissue but now I have made it feel like a lump. The lump is behind my nipple but only have it on the right side can anyone else relate? Does anyone also have dense tissue behind nipple. Thanks 

  • I think the fact that keep prodding it has made it feel worse 

  • Hi Joykaur1 and welcome to the Cancer Chat community.

    I'm sorry to hear about the dense tissue you've found and for the worry this is causing. As you say, continuous prodding can make the area worse so if you can, try to stop touching it for now and see if it starts to go down by itself. If it doesn't improve, or gets worse, then it would be best to book an appointment with your GP as they'll be able to examine you and let you know if this is any cause for concern. Fingers crossed that won't be the case, but it's always good to get any persistent or unusual symptoms checked out, if only for peace of mind.

    So many of our members know what it's like to contend with similar symptoms, so you are not alone, and hopefully you will receive some support and advice from them soon.

    You can also talk things through with one of our cancer nurses on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they will do all they can to address your concerns and answer any other questions you may have at this time.

    We're thinking of you Joykaur1 and hope everything will turn out o.k.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator