what does breast cancer feel like compare to a cyst?

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hi :)
i found a lump and naturally you think the worst, has anyone had an experience with either breast cancer or a cyst and are there noticeable differences with the way the lump feels?
i tried to make a doctors appointment for tomorrow but the earliest they can fit me in is next tuesday, when i asked if they could fit me in any earlier the receptionist said it depends on what the appointments for and asked why i wanted to see a doctor instead of a nurse!
im 19...x
This is often difficult even for experienced practitioners. My cancer surprised everyone by behaving and appearing like a cyst, and the mammogram and ultrasound were only ordered as it was a fairly large cyst and I was in a high risk group.

At 19, you are in one of the lowest risk groups. Even for women who have had breast cancer, most oncologists recommend monitoring the lump for 2 weeks before you see a Dr. Waiting until next Tuesday is only going to interfere with your sleep, not the outcome.

80% of lumps a Dr recommends require further investigation turn out to NOT be cancer. At your age, your risk is around 1 in 1 million.

Try and enjoy the weekend.  (+ info)

Has anyone had a breast cyst while breastfeeding?

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I have one that is kind of painful (diagnosed as a galactocele via ultrasound). The doctor says it'll just go away after I wean (which could be in a year or more). He didn't have any suggestions on how to make it more tolerable in the meanwhile. Has anyone had one that went away after, or hopefully before, weaning? Is anyone else out there prone to breast lumps? Sigh...
Trust me I've been there and still there. After my second child I developed a cyst in my left breast. I left it for 1 year because they checked it and they said it would probably go away by itself. But I got pregnant with my 3rd and after the child was born and the milk came, It was swollen up out of my chest. I went back to the doctor. They decided to remove it, by surgery. I was just so happy it was gone. That lasted about 3 months before I got another one in the exact spot. My cyst is not cancerous. Hang in there. Listen to your doctors and get their opinion. But you have to realize if you get it removed it might come back. Some info they didn't feel me in on before the surgery.  (+ info)

How common is it for a woman to have a Cyst in her breast?

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What is the solution?
Sometimes it can be fibroid and a result of too much caffenine. Get a mamogram ASAP! That is the best assessment of breast nodules. If it is truly a cyst-- they can use a long needle and local pain killer to aspirate the cyst and get the fluid out.

Please see the Susan G Komen website for breats health information.  (+ info)

How can you be sure a cyst in your breast isn't cancerous?

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Has anyone had any experiences?
the only way to really be sure a cyst in your breast isn't cancerous is to have a biopsy.

Otherwise you are playing a guessing game... and breast cancer isn't something you want to fool around with.  (+ info)

can iodex ointment or organic iodine cure cyst in the breast?

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canthepaste when applied to the skin,lessen the lump in a few months or so?
Possibly.
An iodine deficiency has been linked to such a condition.
Try it. It won't do any harm.

I just had an infection in my nose that was developing into a boil inside one nostril. I added Lugol's Solution [iodine] to the water I drank for 2 days and took 1000mg of vitamin C an hour for 2 days and the infection is more than 99% gone. Not related to what you are asking about but wanted to share it anyway.
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Iodine is another interesting supplement to reduce hormonal breast symptoms. This idea is still fairly controversial. The logic behind it relates to iodine use in Asian countries and lower incidence of breast cancer. Seaweed is a great food source but remember that thyroid issues are tricky. If you know you have a thyroid issue, please work with your healthcare provider.

There is a whole book on the subject. Breast Cancer and Iodine: How to Prevent and How to Survive Breast Cancer by Dr. David Derry M.D., Ph.D.


Studies on the issue are as follows:

Is iodine a gatekeeper of the integrity of the mammary gland? J Mammary Gland Biol Neoplasia. 2005 Apr;10(2):189-96. Aceves C, Anguiano B, Delgado G.

This article is a review of the literature around iodine. It sites it as a antioxidant and an antiproliferative agent (controls growth). It refers to research showing that iodine slowing and stopping cancer growth in the cell cultures. It also refers to the asian countries with lower rates of breast cancer and benign breast diseases. With the above information, if there is something that blocks iodine in the breast, this could lead to a deficiency of iodine.

Often iodine literature refers to selenium deficiency as well. These will become more clear over time as more research is done. Dr. Derry is the expert and you can contact him if you want to learn more. Here is a link to an article he wrote that explains his theory:

http://thyroid.about.com/library/derry/bl1a.htm

Even among the naturopathic community, the jury is still out about this evidence. Discuss this one with your healthcare provider.  (+ info)

Is tumors in the breast and cyst cause from the orth evra patch?

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A year ago I had surgery to remove a cyst. I also found out last March that I had a tumor in my breast but it wasnt cancerous. After hearing about deaths and other health caused by the patch, I started thinking thats what caused these cyst and tumors. Has anyone else had these problems? Please help!
I have heard that is a side effect. Ask your doctor.  (+ info)

What herbal medication is best for someone who has been diagnosed of breast cyst?

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First off - has it been diagnosed as a cyst? You must be certain before you proceed with any remedial action! If it is a tumor, either benign or malignant then other, more aggressive directions of treatment should be engaged.

Thomas has a very good point about anti-perspirants. Most specifically, you should adamantly avoid aluminum chloride, which is a primary ingredient of most deodorants off the shelf. There are some excellent enzymatic salt sticks that do a fine job of eliminating under-arm odor, which will not subject the under-arm lymphatic and breast regions to heavy metal toxicity. Aluminum is a metal, and chlorine is toxic (by O.S.H.A.s standards), and although it's not conclusive yet, anti-perspirants are believed by many to contribute to breast cancer.

Lastly and most importantly - if it is a cyst, then you must remember that cysts develop as a result of an irritant. Much in the same way that pearls develop as a result of irritants in the shell. Unfortunately, we are not capable of turning an internal irritant into a pearl.

So, I will share with you my personal experience regarding a rather pesky ovarian cyst. My acupuncturist (who is also a 40 year practicing herbalist, trained in a many locations around the world, including China) successfully diverted the misdirected energy that the cyst was using to grow. And, after a few accu. treatments, my next ultrasound showed no sign of the cyst. Remember, cysts must draw from the normal energy relegated to the area that the cyst had developed within.

What I strongly suggest is that you find a very good TRADITIONAL acupuncturist and discuss your situation with him or her.

I would also suggest that you engage a systemic de-tox plan. Using dietary changes and herbal de-tox assistance. Please don't forget to attend to your liver and kidneys, as they are your body's filtration system.

Good luck. Any anomoly regarding the breasts is terribly disconcerting. My thoughts and prayers are with you.  (+ info)

Can breast cancer really look like a sebaceous cyst?

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my friend found a lump on her breast and her doc told her it was a sebaceous cyst and not harmful. she had her breast removed a year ago from cancer and was cured. the doc said it's most likely nothing, but let's just remove it because it'll bother you. anyhow, bad news it's invasive cancer..how can that happen? do they really look alike? she said the lump didn't move and i thought cyst's move?!
Breast lumps are common, especially in women ages 30 to 50. A number of conditions can result in a lump or lumps in your breast. Most of these conditions are harmless or of minor concern.

* Generalized breast lumpiness usually feels like lots of little bumps (nodularity) or as though some areas of the breast are thicker or denser than other areas. Your breasts also may feel tender. The lumps may occur in both breasts around the nipple and in the upper, outer part of the breasts, especially before your menstrual period. The lumps may come and go and change size in just a few days. Generalized lumpiness was once thought to be abnormal and was even called fibrocystic breast disease, but it is so common that it is now considered normal. Breast lumpiness usually goes away after menopause but may be found in women who are taking hormone replacement after menopause.
* Blood clots in a vein ( thrombophlebitis) can feel like a lump. The phlebitis affects the large vein that normally crosses the chest to the underarm area (axilla). Symptoms include pain, redness, warmth, and lumpiness along the course of the vein. Blood clots in the breast or on the chest wall are rare.

Following are other types of breast lumps and their symptoms.
Cysts and abscess lumps

* Cysts are fluid-filled sacs in the breast. They feel smooth or rubbery and move about under the fingers. They can be quite painful or tender, or they may be painless. Cysts are caused by the hormones that control the menstrual cycle. Cysts are rare in women older than 50 and are not related to breast cancer. If you have a cyst, your health professional may drain (aspirate) it to help relieve the pain and confirm the diagnosis.
* Sebaceous cysts are caused by plugged ducts at the site of a hair follicle. Like a cyst, they move freely under the fingers. Hormone stimulation or injury may cause them to enlarge. A sebaceous cyst that does not cause symptoms does not require medical treatment. Removal usually involves making a small incision in the skin and removing the entire sac so that it does not return.
* Abscesses are pockets of infection within the breast. They may be quite painful, and the skin over the breast may be red or feel hot or solid. You may feel feverish or ill. Abscesses are treated with antibiotics and surgery to drain the abscess. They are most common in women who are breast-feeding.

Fatty lumps

* Fat necrosis is a condition in which the normal fat cells of the breast go through a change and become round lumps. The lumps may or may not be painful and may be firm. The skin over the lump may be red or look bruised. Fat necrosis may occur after a bruise or other injury to the chest or breast and can occur from weeks to years after an injury. Fat necrosis usually goes away without treatment but can form permanent scar tissue that may show up as an abnormality on a mammogram.
* Lipomas are noncancerous lumps of fatty tissue. They can be small or large. A woman may have just one or several lipomas at once.

Growths

* Adenomas are noncancerous abnormal growths of the glandular tissue in the breast. The most common growths, fibroadenomas, are somewhat more common in women in their 20s and in women of African descent. They usually feel round and firm and have smooth borders. They may move a little under the fingers, be tender, and change with the menstrual cycle. Adenomas are not related to breast cancer.
* Intraductal papillomas are wart-like growths in the ducts of the breast. They usually feel like lumps just under the nipple and can cause a bloody discharge from the nipple. Women close to menopause may have only one growth. Several growths in both breasts are more common in younger women.
* Breast cancerusually feels like a hard or firm lump (nodule). It usually is irregular in shape (it does not have smooth edges) and may feel like it is attached (fixed) to skin or tissue deep inside the breast so that it cannot be moved without moving breast tissue. Breast cancer is rarely painful and can occur anywhere in the breast or nipple.

It can be difficult to tell what is causing a lump in your breast. Call your health professional if you feel a new lump in your breast or if you have generalized breast lumpiness and you notice a distinct lump in your breast that is not like the rest of your breast (dominant lump). A dominant lump in the breast is any lump that is new, larger, harder, or different in any other way from the rest of the breast tissue.  (+ info)

Lump in breast and testical Cyst or tumor?

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I found a lump in my breast like 6 months ago and ignored it, and today i discovered a lump in my testical. I dont know if its a cyst or a tumor. How do you tell the difference, I told my dad and he said dont worry it is probally cyst. Should i just leave it at that or should i get examined? Should i worry about it? Two lumps different places only 15 year old guy what do i do?
Definitely get that checked out at the doctors, best to be safe than sorry  (+ info)

Lump in the breast but not a cyst? please read im so worried?

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I've got a lump in my breast which i assumed to be a cyst because i've previously had them but i went to the hospital and as the doctors went to drain them it was so painful i was crying and they said it wasn't a cyst and its full with blood. I got to go back for more tests and than ive previously had cancer so i'm worried, what could it be?
it oculd or could not be cancer. do the tests and see what the doctors say. I really hope everything turns out well.  (+ info)

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