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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
breast pain
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breast pain
by nani2boots1, Oct 05, 2007 12:52PM
I have been having pain in my right breast - somethings it's a sharp shooting pain and other times it's a dull constant pain. I don't have it everyday, just once in a while. It has been going on for about a year. I do self breast examinations every month and found no lumps. I'm 41 years old and have 2 kids (a 4 1/2 yr old and a 2 1/2 yr old). I breastfed my youngest for a year. I went for a mammogram and it came back normal (thank god). The doctor there told me it was normal to have pain - that some women have pain and it means nothing is wrong. Is that true????
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Oct 08, 2007 11:05AM
, Oct 08, 2007 11:05AM
Dear nani2boots1: Intermittent breast pain is very common and often varies with one’s menstrual cycle. Most breast cancer is not painful. If you are concerned, you may want to see a medical breast specialist (often affiliated with large academic medical centers) who can evaluation and make recommendations for further evaluation and treatment, if appropriate.
Member Comments (3)
by Connie 1, Oct 07, 2007 05:47PM
To: nani2boots1
yes, that's true of some friends of mine. but if you're worried, get a second opinion, it can't hurt.
by kkkkkkk, Oct 07, 2007 06:39PM
To: nani2Boots1
I have pain in my right breast as well. Also have weight loss. Ultrasound didn't show anything. I am concerned. I have had this pain for 9 months. I am staying proactive
