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Hi there, I don't know if anybody can give some advice, I am 39 years old, and for the last few months have been getting a tender/heavy right breast! Dismissed. At first and thought it was period related, however it isn't, I have got to go for an examination/check tomorrow, I have no lumps or bumps or and change to the skin!

not sure if connected but on the same side I now have an ache around my elbow, nowhere else. 
 

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    Hi there,

    I've had breast lumps checked out over the years and often suffer from breast pain (I'm 44).

    Usually pain isn't a symptom of cancer, and I imagine you will be given a leaflet by the doctor if you are going to a breast clinic. If not, your GP should be able to reassure you. 

    The most likely cause is hormonal changes I would have thought, but the docs will tell you what's what.

    All the best x

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