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Breast Cancer Symptoms Lump Moves

breast cancer symptoms lump moves
How many things could this lump in my chest be?

I have had a painless lump in my chest (below and to the left of my sternum, but above and to the right of my xiphoid process) for a few weeks now. It is completely painless, and I do not show any symptoms of a hiatal hernia such as chest pain, heartburn, etc. It seems to be located on top of the top of my uppermost abdominal muscle. It is slightly noticable from a top-view in good lighting, and I can feel it so it is definately there. I can't tell how hard it is. It feels slightly harder than the surrounding muscle, and may or may not be attached to the muscle (When I push on one side, the other side goes up, and vice versa, but other than that I can't really move it like the lymph nodes under my jaw). I can't tell if it's growing, and it has slippery edges I guess. My only family history of cancer is my grandma and her sisters with breast cancer. And I am only 15 years old.

What do you think this can be? I know I need a diagnosis, but could anyone list the possibilities? Thanks.

Possible cyst. Does not sound like gynecomastia. Perhaps a tumor.

Betsy Klauck - Dance


Inflammatory Breast Cancer Symptoms Ibc

inflammatory breast cancer symptoms ibc
It is a type of breast cancer without a lump was found, but the most classic symptoms are: rapid increase in breast size, reddness, warm skin
Inflammatory Breast Cancer


Breast Cancer Symptoms Dimpled

I have an inverted nipple, should I worry?

I don't know if I've had it ever since birth, because I wouldn't be staring at it when I'm a child.

But I've always noticed during the years of my breast development.

I've gotten this information from the Canadian Cancer Society:

"Most often breast cancer is first noticed as a painless lump in the breast or armpit. You or your partner may discover the lump, or your doctor may find it during a routine physical exam or screening mammogram. Other signs might include:

* lump or swelling in the armpit
* changes in breast size or shape
* dimpling or puckering of the skin – thickening and dimpling skin is sometimes called orange peel
* redness, swelling and increased warmth in the affected breast
* inverted nipple – nipple turns inwards
* crusting or scaling on the nipple

Often, these symptoms are not caused by cancer. Other health problems can cause them. Testing is necessary to make a diagnosis."

Now I'm a bit worried, should I?

Check with a doctor to be sure.


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