What Does A Solid Lump In The Left Breast Suggestive Of?

Posted on Sat, 26 Nov 2016

Question: My daughter found a solid lump in left breast. Larger than a quarter size. She wants to wait until her husband gets military insurance started again. That will be FEBRUARY. By waiting 5 months because she found it on first of Oct. Is that to long to wait? Doctor the lump doesn't move it's not soft. She is 35 years old. She has cancer in her family grandfather two aunts of mother side

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
She should be investigated.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As the swelling is not XXXXXXX and family history is positive, she should be investigated.
As the swelling is palpable, I would prefer FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology )first.It gives a clue whether the swelling is benign or malignant. If it is inconclusive, I remove the entire swelling surgically and send for histopathological examination (Biopsy).Further treatment depends on the Biopsy report.
I would like her to investigate soon.I don't prefer her to wait till February.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish her good health.
Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (55 minutes later)

no question at this time. But thank you so much. you Answered what I already knew but needed reassurance. Pray I can change her mind. Can I ask further questions later if need to be with a fee of course?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can come back anytime.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can come back again at anytime.
If you want to ask me only, you can also ask under Direct questions.

One factor which is favorable is her age. Chances of Cancer at the age of 35 is quite less. But, she should be investigated.

Wish her good health.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee