Hi everyone :)
First question here.
I am 38 years old, had my first child when I was 26, and began menstruating at age 13. I found a lump to the right of my left nipple about 3 months ago, and it was the size of a pea. I didn't want to over-react (I know better now to get lumps checked asap), so I just watched it.
Last week, I found that it had grown considerably, so of course I called my doctor. Yesterday I had an appointment, and she said she's concerned because the lump grew so much so quickly, (it's now the size of a large grape). She said the edges are irregular and that it only slightly moves.
This is the only lump I've ever had, and it is not painful. There is cancer on both sides of my family.
I have an appointment to get a biopsy but I am wondering what else this could be besides breast cancer. I know only a doctor can say for sure, but has anyone had a similar experience and it turned out to be something other than breast cancer? If so, what was it?
Thanks in advance ~ Christy