Hard breast lump... Should I be worried?

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Hi everyone, I'm 16 and I recently (over a week ago) think I've found a little hard lump in my right breast side (which doesn't hurt, but I do get a really uncomfortable feeling a lump is moving below my chest when I jump or rush down the stairs). I can't see the lump, but I can feel it when I press down. I'm really anxious because what websites would call a " cause for concern" or cancer is a hard lump that is immovable or attached to the chest... As well as being painless. I'm super stressed out, and I haven't seen my doc yet-because my mother says it's nothing-but I can't stop feeling nervous about it. Have any of you experienced anything similar and had the lump turn out benign?

Thank you!

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  • Posted

    Please see your doctor as soon as possible.  With all due respect, your mother isn't a physician (unless she is) and you should get a professional opinion.

  • Posted

    Do go to see your doctor. ALL lumps in the breast should be checked out by a professional,whatever age you are. If you are in UK you dont have to have a parent with you to make an appt and see the doctor,you are old enough to know your own body.  If you prefer to be seen by a woman doctor then do say so.  Dont worry,I'm sure it will turn out OK.

  • Posted

    Forgot to say my own daughter had a similar lump at 18. It was OK and disappeared after a week or so.
    • Posted

      Ok, thank you very much for the info! I don't live in the UK but I'm sure my Mom will understand and take me to see my doc.

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