I found a Lump

[coryjm]

On Sunday evening I found a lump in my left breast that is hard as a rock and doesn't move (I've tried) and it is hard to figure out how big it is because I can't find the edges of it on one side so it doesn't appear to be round.  It doesn't hurt at all and I don't know what made me check but I did.  I just finished my period so don't think it is related to that; I'm 34 years old with a 5 & 6 year old.  I went to the doctor on Monday who agreed that it was a lump and wanted me to get a mammogram and ultrasound done as soon as I could get in at the local breast cancer center.  Unfortunately, it isn't until next Wednesday so I am left worried until then.  What else could it be?  I know the odds are definitely in my favor since I am still young.  What is the difference between a breast cancer center for a test versus a regular x-ray location like most of my friends have gone to.

[coryjm]

I don't do normal breast exams (I know shame on me) but I do go for annuals and it wasn't there last January when I had my annual but I'm not sure when it first showed up.  Could it be a cyst?

[japdip]

Not much in the way of difference between the Breast Center and a Hospital Imaging Dept. when it comes to the actual filming. More than likely the same Radiologists rotate there as well as the local Hospitals. The Breast Center of course would follow-up with any other testing or treatment that may be necessary following your Mammo & US. I'm sure the staff is specially trained in that particular field and you would have immediate access to Dr.s in the field also. As far as the lump you found ... it could be most anything; if it appeared all of a sudden I would doubt cancer. I hope you do monthly breast exams but if you don't you should be doing that. Regards .....