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left breast pain for long time, found lump today. what do I do?

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tonda.mom.nana
tonda.mom.nana

So, I've had pain under my left breast for a couple of years....mostly when I lay on my stomach and push to get up or when I lay on my left side. Lately, when I wear a bra, I have pain under the left breast and have to shift around several times until I can finally take it off.  I have noticed within the last few weeks that my left breast is a teardrop shape.  This is not typical for me.  I have also had the feeling of milk coming in and my last baby is now 22 years old!  I passed it off as menopause or something.  I am 44 years old.  I had a hysterectomy when I was 37 years old.  I am concerned about all of these symptoms.  Can anyone offer any advice?  I have no history of breast cancer in my family.

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  • JaredDunn
    JaredDunn tonda.mom.nana

    Posted

    The first thing you should do is not panic. Breast cancer *usually* doesn't present with pain. It may just be hormones. It may be a cyst or benign tumor.

    But because of these symptoms, you should consult your doctor and have a mammogram or ultrasound. You will feel better after finding out what it is, or at least to rule out cancer.

  • Sheri1688
    Sheri1688 tonda.mom.nana

    Posted

    Hi there Im a 37 year old mom to 4 and two stop girls... Im having the exact same problem Im having so much pain on my left breast and i felt a lump inside its so painful i cant get comfterable what do u think it might be?
    • kerry_89290
      kerry_89290 Sheri1688

      Posted

      If I was you make appointment with your doctors I have had pain in my breast and armpit she manually checked but is sending me to breast clinic you should always address any changes to breast weather it's lump or swelling as early dection if it's sinister can save your life it can also be loads of things cancer being worse case scenario ??God bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻Praying for us all

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