My Aunty Had Breast Cancer So Her Doctor Told The

Posted on Tue, 6 Aug 2019

Question: My aunty had breast cancer so her doctor told the females in the family to get checked. My doctor found a lump in my breast. It wasn’t very painful first but now it is. I also missed my period twice and did a pregnancy test but its negative. And my breasts feel like they’re swollen. Im not sure if the tests at home are accurate

Answered by Dr. Soumya (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get serum beta hcg blood test

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) Serum beta hCG blood test is more accurate way of confirming pregnancy than home test.

2) Breast might feel swollen as you have missed periods and not cancer.

3) However get your breasts examined by your gynecologist to rule out breast lump.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng