WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1998: Re: Breast soreness/ Possible lump

Re: Breast soreness/ Possible lump

From: Barbara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 17 Nov 1998 12:58:40 -0600 (CST)

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Dear Tracy,

As you know I am a ex Breast Cancer patient. I am going to try and give you some input to some of your questions based on my knowledge of BC. At Mon, 16 Nov 1998, Tracy wrote: >
>For a few weeks now I have been experiencing soreness in my(upper/outer)>left breast, especially when going up and down stairs and when washing in the shower.

I have no answer for this. >
>Previously I have had discomfort, but not like this, before it was like an ache or fullness, like when your milk comes in, but with no >discharge. Now it feels almost bruised, but I have done nothing to>cause this. For a while now I have also noticed that only the nipple on>the left side tends to invert.

OK lets tackle this: Any changes in physicial apperance of a breast needs to be checked out and a good reason found for it. Nipple change is included. If you have not been mashing on your breast to check out the area and it feels bruised get it checked. I did think I had brusied my breast from a fall I had a month or two earlier but it was not the case. >
>I have normally lumpy breasts, but I think I may have found one lump in>particular that may not be normal for me. The rest of the lumpy tissue>can be moved, this cannot, it is very small and only slightly raised,>like its almost flat or squashed.

My lump was not a hard round ball it had irregular boarders and an irregular shape. I'd call it solid and a bit mushy. >
>I can never tell where I am in my monthly cycle due to hysterectomy in>1997(1 ovary remaining, hormone tests indicate I am producing the right>amounts), so I examine my breasts at all different times of the month.

Good Girl! >
>1. How can you tell what lumpiness is normal and what is not?

ANY lump that is new or different or irregular in shape MUST be checked out. Go to your OB/GYN. Get a mammogram and if Anything is the least bit questionable ask for and get a referral to a BC Surgeon. This type of doctor can tell sometimes just by feeling it if it is OK or not. They will do any followup needed to rule out BC. Remember that's their job. >
>2.Moveable or not moveable a factor?

Mine was a bit movable. Remember your breasts are full of squissy tissue and things do move a bit in them. >
>3. Should I se my PCP or GYN?

GYN definatly.... They are trained to work with patients with conditions of the breast and will be excellent if you need a referral. >
>4. I have a strong maternal family history of breast cancer

BIG warning sign to Always get any "new" lump checked out.

and have>considered genetic testing. >My insurance does not discriminate with positive genetic factors. Is>this wise?

I don't know enough about it to give you an answe. >
>5. Any suggestions or opinions?

See Above

>Sorry about how long this is, but I need answers, and I dont know who>else to talk to about this.

Tracy you can email me privatly if you want to.

Remember Most Lumps are NOT BC but no-one wants to be the one who didn't check out the one that is. Barbara >

--
Barbara Nesbitt
Editor, OBGYN.net

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