I have a breast lump. Is there a possibility that it might be cancerous?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have a lump between my breasts. I have had it for a couple of years. Yesterday, I noticed that it got slightly bigger. Also, it became painful and red. Is there a possibility that it might be cancerous? I do not have any family history of breast cancer.

Kindly guide.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

We are here to help you. The presence of a breast lump warrants a thorough assessment to rule out the possibility of malignancy. While in many instances, the lump is benign and referred to as a fibroadenoma, instances of sudden redness and pain could indicate a secondary infection in the fibroadenoma. Nonetheless, it remains essential to conduct investigations to detect breast cancer. These investigations typically include a mammogram, breast ultrasound, and FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) of the lump. If any of these tests have already been performed, kindly provide the corresponding reports for further evaluation.

I hope this helps.

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Thank you.