Breast pain

[gumdropsla]

I have pain in my left breast...i think i feel something hard but I'm not sure...I do have breast cancer history in the family. My question is about dimpling? How can you tell?

[japdip]

GOOD FOR YOU !!!!

[gumdropsla]

Thanks for ur help....I have an doc appt for tomorrow and a mammo on Monday...

[japdip]

If you mean how can you tell if there is dimpling a simple look in the mirror while you raise your arms ... lean forward a bit and examine the breast. The best thing is to see your DR. for a breast exam as he/she is an expert in these matters. Pain is not often associated with breast cancer but is present with other types of breast issues such as benign tumors (Fibroadenomas). Whether you can feel a lump for certain or identify dimpling won't help your situation .... you need to see the Dr.who can also order some testing to identify what is present in the breast tissue.   Regards ....