Breast Concern

[concerned33]

I am 37 with no family history of breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy in June 2003 which was a mass but was benign. I have had several lumps in my breast since Nov 2002. They removed the one mass and since it was benign they did not remove the others which several years later I still have. They said they were Fibroid Cysts. None of my many mammograms showed the lumps which were obvious to feel. I have not had a mammogram since 2004. In the last few days I have noticed swollen lymps under my arm and my left breast is very swollen. There is no pain unless I continue to press on the lumps. I have had pain in the same shoulder with the swollen lymph and also pain in the front of my hip for several months. There is no discoloration, pitting, nipple discharge or nipple concern. Can fibroid cysts spend under the arm? What do you think?

[concerned33]

Thanks Laura for you response. I have an appt today with my GP and she will determine if I need a referal to my breast specialist.

[laura1219]

I would insist on having this checked out by a breast specialist. While you had a lumpectomy of the benign mass in 2003, that is several years ago and you need to have another mammogram anad get to the bottom of the pain you are experiencing. Only 5% of people who get BC have a family history of it, so please go and see a doctor and demand that they find out exactly what is going on. While it most likely is not cancer, you need to know. Take care. Blessings- Laura