Breast Pain

Hi,

I'm 42 and have been experiencing breast pain for a month.  It doesnt appear to be cyclical.  Sometimes it's a burning up to my nipple, sometimes it's an ache.  I dont drink caffiene.  I had a clear mamogram (mammogram) 3 months ago.  My Gyn sent me for a sonogram a few weeks ago and it was clear.

I now have an appointment with a breast surgen.  I have extremely dense breasts.

What can I expect as far as testing goes?  What else can cause this?

[CCF-RN,MSN-JS]

Dear colleen1, Breast pain is a common breast symptom.  The reason for breast pain is not clearly understood, and is not usually associated with breast cancer.  Breast pain is sometimes associated with hormonal variations and is then called cyclical breast pain.  Noncyclical breast pain does not seem to be linked to hormonal variations and is often localized to one area of the breast tissue.  Noncyclical breast pain may or may not be the result of an injury to the breast.  The surgeon will evaluate the testing that has been done, putting it into context with history and physical examination, and make recommendations based on the findings.