is pain in the breast an indication of breast cancer?
457765
Mild pain or tenderness in the breasts is usually associated with menstruation or pregnancy. Pain does not normally indicate breast cancer, however, there have been some cases where it has. I'm not trying to scare you, but you should always be aware of your body and any changes you find. Usually, painful lumps are known as benign cysts, and generally are nothing to worry about, they will go away. If you discover a lump that moves or is stationary, and there is no pain, please, please, please get it checked by all means. My sister-in-law died 2 years ago after she found a lump in her breast. She had a 3 year battle with cancer and lost. She was only 36. Don't smoke, keep drinking down to a minimum and live healthy. I am currently getting checked for a lump I found, and I'm a non-smoker, so always be on the safe side. I know it sounds scary, but if you keep up on your health, you can always find things much sooner than if you ignore it and the sooner you catch things, the better your chances of beating it. Don't get so scared that you don't go. Getting checked can save your life. While you are fairly young, it's never too early for breast screening. Take care of yourself. :)
394804
No, it does not mean cancer but get it checked out.  Could be a boil, benign cyst, or many other harmless things.
533342
Yes.  Check it out. Go to your county hospital.  Trust me, this is very important.  Men can develpoe breast cancer just as women can & drainage from the nipple is a symptom.  Good luck.
1173534
This does not necessarily indicate cancer, but it is extremely appropriate to see a doctor.  There are a few causes of lumps in the breast, many of which are benign.  However, seeing a doctor will not only diagnose your problem, it will also help to ease your mind.
766187
YES! Hon, there might be a lump in your breast which is fairly common and they go away but sometimes they don't and they become malignant. Go to a doctor and get checked out. I'm not saying "Hey you have cancer." You probably dont but go to the doc to get rid of the lump or for prevention or possibly just a painkiller...
825767
When I was about 7 months pregnant I found a lump and tossed it up to a blocked milk duct. I mentioned it at my next visit, and the ball started rolling. I was diagnosed with breast cancer within 5 days. And unlike someone else said that tumors in the breast are small, my biggest of three tumors was 4cm, rather large.\n\nI guess what I am saying is that it doesn't hurt to get it checked out for your peace of mind. BTW, I was 29 years old with no family history of BC.\n\nI will be thinking good thoughts for you, good luck!
700085
if you feel a lump in your breast, that you haven't felt before. Every few months you should push/rotate two figure around each breast to search for lumps. Then go to your doctor. If you are older then women usually get mammograms, where they check your breasts for tumors.
124310
It depends on the particular disease.  Generally it would be symptoms of the disease that the patient would be aware of, but the actual site of cancer may not be causing them pain.\n\nThere are many cancer patients that do not have any pain.
1027462
I would say get a second opinion if you don't feel comfortable with your doctor's answer. You could always get a mammogram on your own if you are really worried. The rule of thumb with random pains (so my doctor says) is that if it comes once or twice, don't be too worried, but if the same pains keep returning frequently get it checked out. The numbness and pain could be coming from a nerve impingment or muscle problem. Try not to freak out too much! Hope everything works out!!
72060
Not necessarily, you may have no pain at all.  If you have a lump of any kind, you really need to go see your doctor.
386551
It doesn't necessarily mean trouble, they just have to revise some things that could or couldn't be troublesome. You could ask if a biopsy could be help full. Getting diagnosed early can save your life (and breasts).
995520
Pain may be a symptom of a serious condition. You should be screened by a health professional with formal training in Western allopathic medicine if the diagnosis is not clear or standard treatment options unknown
610222
When you're in the shower, hold one arm up and with your other hand rub your breast around in a circle. If you feel any lumps and it hurts when you touch the lump. Go to the doctor and have them take a test.
532652
May be blue balls or some other problems such as inflammation.\n\nHaving a pain is not a good sign and even you can have a bladder stone to the worst cancer visit a doctor
744234
signs suggestive of breast carcinoma can be summarized as follows:1.breast enlargement,asymmetry with change in the character of the breast skin as dimpling,puckering and peau d`orange\n2.nipple retraction and recent change of direction.\n3.stony hard mass within the breast withn irregular surface and ill-defined egde(mainly by the physician)
66988
No, cancer is caused by a cell mutation. hitting your breast can cause swelling which may make you think you have a tumor caused by breast cancer. There could be injury to the breast tissue,so if you are still having pain in a few days or if the pain is very severe see a doctor. Place a pack of ice over the swelling(with a towel between the skin and ice) to reduce it.
125726
Please get evaluated by a physician.  Don't wait six days for this question forum to end.  Although the cause could be benign, male's can and do get breast cancer.  Other causes of breast pain with discharge include tumors of the pituitary gland - that's in your skull.