hard bb size breast lump

[actress21]

Ok, I'm hoping for some peace of mind here. My 25 y/o daughter asked me to check her right breast past Tuesday for a lump she (or her b/f) found the night before.  I figured she found a fibroid cyst, which is a hard, but very lumpy thing. At first, I did feel exactly that, but then continuing the exam, I found a hard bb-size "object" or lump. Now that got ME worried, and I couldn't let it show.  I asked her what her b/f said, and she said to get it checked out--thus come to mom!  LOL. I agreed with him, and suggested she make an appt with the doc asap.  We have a huge family history of breast cancer, among other cancers, with my mom being the latest victim of the big "C." She passed away when she was 64, back in 2004 of adenocarcinoma.  No autopsy because she died at home with Hospice and my dad didn't think about it until after she was cremated!  Too late dad!  I have h/o of ductal carcinoma, dx'd in 2006, no radiation/chemo though.  It doesn't move, at all, and it's not painful she said.  Problem is because she didn't have insurance a while back (and only does know because of Obama--at least thru end of January), and she had problems with ovarian cysts (lots), so vaginal u/s were done, which cost money, and she was unable to pay the balance, and sent to collection.  Bottom line --gyno won't see her because of it! Best we can do is PCP appt, and hoping he orders BOTH mammogram and u/s so we both have all info possible before she runs out of insurance!
Researching this, I saw "fibroidadenomas" mentioned, and looked it up.  Doesn't describe her at all. I'm still in the frame of mind (trying desperately) to think it's a benign lump. I haven't told her a thing about what I found, and won't. But I'm better at knowing worse case scenario so I'm not caught off guard for her, and then always pleasantly surprised when it's not. I also know that because of her age, her breasts are more dense. Any other ideas I can research? Thanks.

[japdip]

First I will say that your Daughter should be asking these questions of her Dr. .... if she is reluctant to do so then maybe you should go with her to the appointments. you might try searching Mammary Duct Ectasia which will give some information about blocked milk ducts. This isn't an uncommon thing and does NOT increase one's risk of breast cancer. The treatment her Dr. has advised is "right on" in this type of situation. I don't see anywhere (unless I missed it) any mention of breast discharge and this is most times one of the symptoms. I do think an appointment with a Breast Specialist would be a good idea. No harm in trying the Antibiotic therapy, if it doesn't produce results then on to the Ultrasound and hopefully the Specialist.   Regards ....

[actress21]

Doc told her it was a "blocked duct." I wasn't with her at visit, so I couldn't ask y he thought that. He gave her antibiotic & NSAIDS, and if not better THEN will do ultrasound! Again, I would have asked y wait on US til later. NOTE: she doesn't have kids yet. I found nothing on blocked duct during my search on this topic, so I'm a bit confused. Guess time will tell. Thank u for responding.

[japdip]

I think the best research you can do at this point is make that appointment with the Dr. .... Not sure why you would consider the Gyn for this ... a Breast Specialist would be more fitting but if you're comfortable with your PCP then by all means take that path. There would be no reason for him/her not to order the Mammogram but probably it will be an Ultrasound due to her age and the lump you describe. Having or not Having Insurance should NEVER be a factor in deciding when or whether to seek the opinion of a Physician. A lump due to Breast Cancer I don't believe would appear overnight .... if your family has a history of BC then your Daughter definitely should be doing monthly self exams and of course be instructed in the proper method. Please see that she does see her Dr. as soon as she is able to determine the nature of this lump. She may also have lumpy breast tissue which is fairly common.  Kindest regards ....