Hard lump in right breast/ armpit area?

[Anonymous]

Hello, I found a fairly small hard lump in my right breast area around the armpit. I have an appointment with the doctor on Tuesday. I do not have a family history of breast cancer only ovarian cancer. So, I have no clue what this could be. I am only 36, and I am not pregnant. I never have been. Can someone please tell me what this could be? I don't have any pain associated with it. As well, it is not the skin, it is much deeper into the tissue.

[Anonymous]

My guess is it's either a gland blockage or small cyst. I wouldn't worry.

[Anonymous]

It could be anything and it's usually nothing, but you should know that there is a strong link between ovarian and breast cancer. You should be tested for the BRCA gene mutation to help determine your risk for either cancer. Your doctor will tell you this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It could be anything and it's usually nothing, but you should know that there is a strong link between ovarian and breast cancer. You should be tested for the BRCA gene mutation to help determine your risk for either cancer. Your doctor will tell you this.

No, you shouldn't. You should talk to your doctor about your risk factors and see if you are at all in the risk pool before getting the test. It's massively expensive. BRCA cancers generally occur before menopause, so if the history of ovarian cancer happened post-menopause, it's likely not BRAC related.

[Anonymous]

Thank you. I did not have anyone to ask because no one in my family has ever had issues with their breast. Every female has had a hysterectomy due to ovarian cancer though.

[Anonymous]

I'm glad you are checking it out. You don't have to have a family history or be of a certain age to have cancer. So it's good that you are taking it seriously. That said I'm sure it's fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It could be anything and it's usually nothing, but you should know that there is a strong link between ovarian and breast cancer. You should be tested for the BRCA gene mutation to help determine your risk for either cancer. Your doctor will tell you this.

No, you shouldn't. You should talk to your doctor about your risk factors and see if you are at all in the risk pool before getting the test. It's massively expensive. BRCA cancers generally occur before menopause, so if the history of ovarian cancer happened post-menopause, it's likely not BRAC related.

They were all in their 20's when they had the diagnoses of cancer, so pre-menopause. I don't even know when I will go in to menopause, because I have no one to go by, is mother.

[Anonymous]

Don't be surprised if you then get orders for a mammogram and ultrasound. Depending upon what they see, you may also need a "FNA" (needle biopsy) to see what's in it. Some Drs and practices are very conservative- so don't be alarmed if you need follow-up tests. It doesn't mean there's anything wrong and the FNA isn't painful. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm glad you are checking it out. You don't have to have a family history or be of a certain age to have cancer. So it's good that you are taking it seriously. That said I'm sure it's fine.

Thank you. That is what I was thinking. I just do not know what it could be. Sadly, I do not know much about the breast.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It could be anything and it's usually nothing, but you should know that there is a strong link between ovarian and breast cancer. You should be tested for the BRCA gene mutation to help determine your risk for either cancer. Your doctor will tell you this.

No, you shouldn't. You should talk to your doctor about your risk factors and see if you are at all in the risk pool before getting the test. It's massively expensive. BRCA cancers generally occur before menopause, so if the history of ovarian cancer happened post-menopause, it's likely not BRAC related.

They were all in their 20's when they had the diagnoses of cancer, so pre-menopause. I don't even know when I will go in to menopause, because I have no one to go by, is mother.

With that kind of family history, your doctor should insist on a screening for the BRCA gene mutations. Your insurance will cover it. I think there are some other genetic tests that will also help indicate your risk for cancer.

[Anonymous]

You've gotten some good advice already, just wanted to wish you the best! Glad you're taking it seriously.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It could be anything and it's usually nothing, but you should know that there is a strong link between ovarian and breast cancer. You should be tested for the BRCA gene mutation to help determine your risk for either cancer. Your doctor will tell you this.

No, you shouldn't. You should talk to your doctor about your risk factors and see if you are at all in the risk pool before getting the test. It's massively expensive. BRCA cancers generally occur before menopause, so if the history of ovarian cancer happened post-menopause, it's likely not BRAC related.

They were all in their 20's when they had the diagnoses of cancer, so pre-menopause. I don't even know when I will go in to menopause, because I have no one to go by, is mother.

With that kind of family history, your doctor should insist on a screening for the BRCA gene mutations. Your insurance will cover it. I think there are some other genetic tests that will also help indicate your risk for cancer.

My breast should be fine though, right? No family history of (breast cancer,) only ovarian. What would a cyst feel like? This is like a pebble and hard, but small. No other symptoms. I waited one cycle to see if it would go away on its own, but it has not. However, it has not became larger either.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It could be anything and it's usually nothing, but you should know that there is a strong link between ovarian and breast cancer. You should be tested for the BRCA gene mutation to help determine your risk for either cancer. Your doctor will tell you this.

No, you shouldn't. You should talk to your doctor about your risk factors and see if you are at all in the risk pool before getting the test. It's massively expensive. BRCA cancers generally occur before menopause, so if the history of ovarian cancer happened post-menopause, it's likely not BRAC related.

They were all in their 20's when they had the diagnoses of cancer, so pre-menopause. I don't even know when I will go in to menopause, because I have no one to go by, is mother.

With that kind of family history, your doctor should insist on a screening for the BRCA gene mutations. Your insurance will cover it. I think there are some other genetic tests that will also help indicate your risk for cancer.

My breast should be fine though, right? No family history of (breast cancer,) only ovarian. What would a cyst feel like? This is like a pebble and hard, but small. No other symptoms. I waited one cycle to see if it would go away on its own, but it has not. However, it has not became larger either.

Risk for ovarian and breast cancer are linked, at least with BRCA.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It could be anything and it's usually nothing, but you should know that there is a strong link between ovarian and breast cancer. You should be tested for the BRCA gene mutation to help determine your risk for either cancer. Your doctor will tell you this.

No, you shouldn't. You should talk to your doctor about your risk factors and see if you are at all in the risk pool before getting the test. It's massively expensive. BRCA cancers generally occur before menopause, so if the history of ovarian cancer happened post-menopause, it's likely not BRAC related.

They were all in their 20's when they had the diagnoses of cancer, so pre-menopause. I don't even know when I will go in to menopause, because I have no one to go by, is mother.

With that kind of family history, your doctor should insist on a screening for the BRCA gene mutations. Your insurance will cover it. I think there are some other genetic tests that will also help indicate your risk for cancer.

My breast should be fine though, right? No family history of (breast cancer,) only ovarian. What would a cyst feel like? This is like a pebble and hard, but small. No other symptoms. I waited one cycle to see if it would go away on its own, but it has not. However, it has not became larger either.

Risk for ovarian and breast cancer are linked, at least with BRCA.

I just noticed where another poster was going through the same thing recently. If you are still on here can you please tell me what your cyst felt like?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It could be anything and it's usually nothing, but you should know that there is a strong link between ovarian and breast cancer. You should be tested for the BRCA gene mutation to help determine your risk for either cancer. Your doctor will tell you this.

No, you shouldn't. You should talk to your doctor about your risk factors and see if you are at all in the risk pool before getting the test. It's massively expensive. BRCA cancers generally occur before menopause, so if the history of ovarian cancer happened post-menopause, it's likely not BRAC related.

They were all in their 20's when they had the diagnoses of cancer, so pre-menopause. I don't even know when I will go in to menopause, because I have no one to go by, is mother.

With that kind of family history, your doctor should insist on a screening for the BRCA gene mutations. Your insurance will cover it. I think there are some other genetic tests that will also help indicate your risk for cancer.

Initial PP here and I agree with PP. Talk to your doc.