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Breast Cancer  (Expert Forum)
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Breast Pain
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Questions posted in the Breast Cancer Forum are answered by medical professionals from The Cleveland Clinic. Topics include Breast Biopsy, Chemotherapy, Hormone Therapy, Lumps, Lumpectomy, Lymph node dissection, Lymphedema, Mammograms, Mastectomy, Radiation Therapy, Reconstruction, Self Breast Exam, and Surgery.

Breast Pain

by hockeymammax3, Feb 05, 2008 02:12PM
I am a 30yr old female who has not had a baseline mamogram (mammogram) yet but have been experiencing real sharp pain in my left breast today. Upon that I did a self breast exam and feel a hardened mass at the top of my breast. What could this mean?

I have also been experiencing headaches for the last week and have been extremly tired the last week as well.

by Cleveland Clinic, Feb 05, 2008 03:11PM
Dear hockeymammaX3:  There are many possible explanations for a lump.  However, in general, if you feel a lump, it should be evaluated by a physician.  Breast pain is very common and is often associated with the menstrual cycle.  Most breast cancer is not painful.
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by hockeymammax3, Feb 05, 2008 03:24PM
To: cleveland Clinic
I usually have breast soreness before my menstrual cycle but never like someone was stabbing me with a needle over and over. I was just concerned with the soreness along with the other symptoms I was having (tiredness and headaches). Just wasn't sure if they were linked together at all.

Thankyou for your advice.

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