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Home / Health Conditions / Breast Cancer / What Does a Breast Cancer Lump Feel Like?

What Does a Breast Cancer Lump Feel Like?

what does a breast cancer lump feel like

A breast lump is a tissue growth that appears inside your breast. Finding a lump in your breast can be a scary and worrying experience. 

Almost all breast lumps are not harmful. More than 80% of them actually turn out to be benign. However, it’s crucial to visit your doctor right away to get them evaluated.

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What Sensation Does a Breast Lump Produce?

Breast lumps with cancer typically have an uneven shape. They could be anchored to the breast tissue and feel substantial or stiff. They frequently cause no pain. A painful breast lump occasionally turns out to be cancer in women.

The size of breast cancer lumps might vary. One centimeter, or the size of a large lima bean, is the typical minimum size of a lump before a person can feel it; however, this varies depending on the location of the lump in the breast, the size of the breast, and the depth of the lesion.

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It’s time to schedule an appointment if the lump is new to you, doesn’t feel soft, or moves when you touch it. Regular self-exams, clinical breast exams, and annual mammograms all benefit patients. Women can learn about their breasts’ typical appearance and sensation by self-examining.

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Breast Cancer: Does it Hurt?

The majority of breast cancers are painless. If a person has a menstrual cycle, breast discomfort, or mastalgia, it is more likely associated with that period. Other benign disorders, such as cysts, fibroadenomas, or blocked milk ducts, can also hurt the breasts.

Early breast cancer typically doesn’t cause pain. Up until or if it progresses, breast cancer usually doesn’t hurt. Even then, some tumors may not produce discomfort. Most tumors don’t start hurting until they are two centimeters in size.

An uncommon but aggressive type of breast cancer called inflammatory breast cancer can be painful and manifest with redness, a rash, and intense itching.

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Keep in mind that a sore lump doesn’t always rule out cancer. Consult a doctor if your breast discomfort is

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