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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
Lumps in breast
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Cleveland - OH
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.
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Jun 29, 2009 08:16AM
, Jun 29, 2009 08:16AM
Dear robinnow21: It is not uncommon for breast tissue to feel lumpy. Some women have fibroglandular breast tissue and this can feel lumpy and sometimes painful during certain time during the menstrual cycle. You might check with your doctor who could likely do a better job of explaining the findings in your breast tissue. When checking for lumps, you should be feeling for changes as breasts often do not feel smooth. Familiarizing yourself with how your breasts feel may help you to identify abnormalities in the future.
