Lumps the breast can cancerous or non-cancerous.
They are resulting from groups of cells growing out of control and forming a mass in the breast.
Early detection and treatment are key for improving chances of recovery.
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This article explains whatbreast cancerlumps are, other symptoms of breast cancer, and how to detect them.
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What Is a Cancerous Tumor?
Atumoris a mass of cells.
A cancerous tumor forms when abnormal cells grow out of control in one spot, forming a mass.
Cancerous tumors can grow into larger masses that invade nearby tissues.
This is important because this fluid containswhite blood cells, which fight off infections in the body.
Malignant vs. Benign Tumor
Malignanttumors are cancerous, whereasbenigntumors are not.
Roughly 1 in 8 women in America will be affected by breast cancer at some point.
Self-examination forbreast cancer lumpsis helpful in detecting, early on, any changes that could be breast cancer.
However, self-examination should not be used as a replacement for regularscreening testsfor breast cancer.
Though rare, self-examination can sometimes detect cancerous lumps and, therefore, performing at-home screenings can’t hurt.
Texture signs to look out for are dimples or indents that may resemble an orange peel.
Lift your arms and repeat the visual examination.
Symptoms can also develop that do not appear to be related to breast health.
Chest pain and back pain can also be present in breast cancer.
How Long Do People Typically Wait Before Seeing a Medical Provider?
That is far too long and should not be used as a guideline.
This self-exams is helpful, but can’t replace regular screenings.
Because of that, many women may not want to perform self-exams at home.
Breast cancer lumps can feel firm or hard.
They may also be tender to the touch or, in rare cases, painful.
While some cases of breast cancer lumps can occur with pain, it is not all that common.
Only roughly 6% of people with breast cancer will have a painful lump.
The remaining 93% often report other symptoms of breast cancer that do not include pain.
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