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Re: BREASTHEALTH: Rapid Right Breast Growth and Dimpling Under Right Arm
From: Tina (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:27:34 -0500 (CDT)
Thank you- I will call my doctor Monday as it does look a bit like
orange peel- I just could not think of the right way to describe it.
I will let you know what he says-
Thanks for the fast reply
At Sat, 28 Jun 2008, JoAnn NP wrote:
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>At Fri, 27 Jun 2008, Tina wrote:
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>>My right breast has enlarged to the point where it is now about 4 inches
>>longer from underarm to nipple then the left side. It also feels very
>>"heavy" and is achy or burning most of the time. When I raise my arm
>>above my head on that side where my breast meets my chest/rib area the
>>skin looks dimply kind of like cellulite. I am over weight but I have
>>never noticed that before- also I can't feel a "lump in my breast" but
>>my chest immediately under my breast over to my arm area feels a bit
>>rigid? I am not sure how to describe it. Being I don't feel a breast
>>lump and I am only 29 I am rather doubtful as to breast cancer any idea
>>on what it could be? Like I said the dimply kind of like cellulite
>>looking skin is not actually on my breast and the only changes I can
>>feel are actually on my chest/rib area right up against where my breast
>>tissue starts. I had felt a lump a few years ago and had an ultrasound
>>and 2 mammograms and the lump NEVER showed up...on ANY of the scans. I
>>could feel it and my doctor could feel it but they never could find it
>>so I was advised to just watch it and over the years it has gone away. I
>>am not in a position right now where I can just run out and have a
>>mammogram or anyhting like that done unless it is likely it would be
>>cancer... I am fighting massive medical bills right now as I have
>>Progressive Multiple Sclerosis-
>>I take Methotrexate, Avonex and Baclofen if that matters any.
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>Tina The kind of changes that you describe need an evaluation.If it
>looks like orange peel, this needs immediate attention.This could also
>be an inflammatory problem which can be evaluated.A mammogram may not be
>needed .I am glad you do not feel a lump, but breast changes of any kind
>are very important to get checked.The American Cancer Society,not that I
>am saying you have cancer,or the Susan B Komen Foundation may have low
>cost resources in your area.Also, depending on where you live check with
>your city for health care service safe ,low cost resources. Thank you
>for listing your medications.You are very smart to carry your
>medications in their original bottles when getting medical
>evaluations.Please let me know what happens.Thanks.
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>>Thanks-
>>Tina
>>
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>Jo Ann NP
>Scottsdale, Arizona
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Thanks-
Tina
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