bump in my right chest

[franceslee]

I have a question.....I'm a 32 year old female, I am over weight an have controlled high blood pressure plus I'm scheduled to start my menstrual cycle any day.  I noticed last night that there is a bump that I felt on my right chest.  I can only feel it of I have that arm in the air an I press on the breast, which it a little tend when I do it.  But its kinda like my other breast has the same feeling.  I have never done a self exam before just the ones the docs do which was 6 month ago.  I also have sinus stuff goin on an had a swollen lymp node at my jawline so I'm not sure if it could be a swollen lymp node?  My period coming? Or something more serious?  Please help!!!!  It doesn't hurt or anything.

[franceslee]

Thanks so much for the helpful advice!!

[zouzi]

Hi,
Breast cysts are common in women in their 30s and 40s.The lump in your breast could be a cyst or a fibroadenoma (both benign lumps), that usually increase in size before your period and decrease when it's over..Check your breast a week after the start of your menstrual cycle when your breasts are not sore, tender or swollen,and if you can still feel the lump,it would be advisable to visit your doctor for a clinical breast exam.
The most common cause of swollen lymph nodes is infection or inflammation somewhere in the body and the swollen node on your jawline   could be due to your sinus problems.
Go to a doctor if it does not resolve soon or it keeps getting bigger okay?.
I have added for you a site to inform you how to perform BSE.It is very important for women of all ages to give themselves breast exams at home to check for lumps and anything else that might seem unusual.

http://www.ehow.com/how_4779073_perform-breast-self-exams.html

Best wishes....