Reason for concern?

[flmommyof2]

I am 33 years old and have had two mamograms in the past and one lumpectomy (benign).  It has now been a year and a half since my last mamo but I religiously do self breast exams. So here is my question/issue.  Three months ago I felt a little hard lump that was no different than the surrounding tissue except that it was hard - lock a rock.  I have been keeping an eye on it and there has been no change....until this month.  It has tripled in size and is oblong and still as hard as a rock.  My dilemma - I have recently lost 17 pounds (i am dieting and excersigin) and I wonder if this lump has been the same size all along but I can just feel more of it now that my fat is going away.  Thoughts?  Should I go to the Dr. to have it checked out or keep an eye on it and check again next month?

Thank you

[katarina777]

'Yes', and 'No'...but from what you say now, obviously it has grown. i would just see the doctor because you are due anyway? And, because it hard, and has grown, and there. And i trust your concern. Katrin

[flmommyof2]

so you think I probably just feel it more now that I am thinner?  Interesting note though...I haven't lost any weight in my breasts! Although I wish I would  :)

[katarina777]

I would have it checked out, flmommyof2, but not with too much worry. Kat