Pain in Breast - Fibroglandualr Tissue

[Aunt Hedda]

I'm 40, have had 4 mamograms and just recently an ultrasound to diagnose a large lump and massive pain in my left breast.  I have swollen glads in armpit and breast, and can feel a lump - inside, and now out.  My doctor felt "something" although the U.Ss came back with a comment of normal fibro-cystic tissue/glands.  I am tired - after 2 years of pain of the no caffine, heat situation.  It isn't working!

I'm 50 lbs. overweight, doctor says losing might help, surgery could if I wanted, but side effects can be worse.  

Please suggest other options including draining or removing it - because it isn't going away!

Thank you,
Aunt Hedda (Heather)

[CCF-RN,MSN-JS]

Dear Aunt Hedda, One of the options for dealing with this lump would be to have it drained if it is cystic (fluid-filled), especially since it is causing you such discomfort.  The fluid would be sent for analysis, to check for any abnormalities.  (I can't tell by your comments above if it has ever been biopsied or what other evaluations have been done.)  

You might want to consider a breast specialist to evaluate the situation.  

[Aunt Hedda]

Thank you so very, very much.

Your answer was the one I have been seeking for nearly 3 years.  I appreciate this service so VERY much and encourage others to use it and support it!

Thanks again,
Aunt Hedda