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Re: Sudden painful lump right at bra line

From: NY (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Aug 2003 13:53:18 -0500 (CDT)


At Thu, 28 Aug 2003, Stephanie wrote: >
>Two days ago I woke up and noticed that underneath my right breast was
>sore. Later that day I checked and felt a small lump. The next day it
>still hurt and I checked again, and not only can I feel a small,
>pea-sized, firm, movable lump, but I can actually see it in the mirror
>when I lift my arms above my head. It just sticks out. I saw a doctor
>today, and she didn't seem concerned. She told me that it wasn't really
>in breast tissue (although it is right there at my bra line) and since
>it was painful and movable, she thought it was probably a cyst or a
>hormonal reaction to the birth control patch I started taking two days
>before the lump appeared. She wants me to wait two weeks, and if it
>doesn't go away then they will look at it further. I'm a nervous wreck!
>I can't wear a bra, and it hurts to just hold my 9 month old on that
>side. I'm 28 years old and was told 3 years ago that I had fibrocystic
>breasts, but this is very different from the norm. Could cancerous
>lumps just appear this suddenly? I know that I'm probably being
>unreasonable, but I'm just sick about this. Thanks for any advice you
>could give me.

I would go to a breast surgeon, I am not sure what kind of insurance you have but many do not need a referral. Also, you can call you nearest medical center for a recommendation. I do not tend to like to wait on things either.


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