[busymomma2013]

I went to my doctor last Wednesday for pain/tenderness in my left breast. Sometimes it is swollen and hot to the touch. My doctor found a lump at about 3:30. She referred me to a radiologist for an ultrasound and made a follow up appointment on the 30th of this month. The radiologist found the lump and referred to it as a probably benign tumor, fibroadenoma. He said that this should mot cause pain and chalked that up to hormones. Also, he told me that he could recheck in 6 months for changes or I could have a biopsy. He said it was up to me. My question is, has anyone every had these tumors? If so, were they painful? My breast is in constant pain. I do not believe it is due to hormones. Also, would you have a biopsy done? Thank you

[J_9]

I DID have an issue almost identical to yours. Mine was breast cancer. I urge you to get a fine needle biopsy to rule out cancer.

[busymomma2013]

I DID have an issue almost identical to yours. Mine was breast cancer. I urge you to get a fine needle biopsy to rule out cancer.

Thank you for your advice. I read some old threads regarding this topic and seen your story. After reading that I made my mind up and am going through with the biopsy. Thank you again.

[Wondergirl]

Having been through something like this in late 2009, I suggest you take that "probably" with a grain of salt. A fine-needle biopsy can be done in the office, is painless, and you'll get results fairly quickly (and not be worried sick for six months until another exam). If it's truly benign, then you go from there and find out how to relieve the pain and swelling.

[J_9]

I was also told it shouldn't hurt. I was told that I don't have a family history of breast cancer, so I couldn't have it. I was also told that I was too young. I was 32 at the time, 49 now. I went through 7 doctors before one would listen to me.

Best of luck to you. Please keep me posted. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

[busymomma2013]

Thanks to both of you.

I am 28 with no breast cancer in my family that I am aware of.

I am in constant pain. Walking is painful, washing, sleeping... it is rough.

Thank you again.

[J_9]

Thanks to both of you.

I am 28 with no breast cancer in my family that I am aware of.

I am in constant pain. Walking is painful, washing, sleeping... it is rough.

Thank you again.

I feel your pain, figuratively and literally. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. For now try taking some motrin to relieve the pain and swelling. Heat may help as well.

[busymomma2013]

Heat and Motrin are not seeming to help.

If I wear a sports bra and it helps a little... maybe because the breast is not moving as much? I do not know.

I am bothered because everything I read about says that they should not cause pain, but yet, reading blogs about people who have beeen diagnosed with them say that they did cause pain. Even more so the bigger the tumor was. My is 4 cm. Is that big? I have know clue. I know these are all questions for my doctor, but I am nervous and need to chat.