What does a Breast Cancer lump feel like? How to Identify Them with Dr Tasha

What does a lump in your breast feel like and how do you check for lumps?
In today's video I am discussing self-examination, and explaining what a lump actually feels like, so you know what to look for when you are examining yourself.
Early detection through self-examination plays a crucial role in improving survival rates. Self-examination involves carefully palpating the breasts to detect any unusual lumps, changes in texture, or skin abnormalities.
Regular self-exams empower you to become familiar with their breast tissue, enabling them to recognize deviations from the norm promptly.
While self-exams are not a substitute for professional screenings, they serve as a valuable proactive measure, facilitating early detection and timely medical intervention.
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DISCLAIMER: Due to the complexities of medical conditions, individual medical advice cannot be given. Information provided in this channel is not a substitute for a consultation with a specialist.
WORRIED ABOUT A BREAST LUMP OR SYMPTOM?
FRUSTRATED AND CONFUSED BY CONFLICTING INFORMATION?
TRYING TO NAVIGATE LIFE AFTER A BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND DON’T KNOW WHERE TO TURN?
Breast health has become an important topic for both women and men. But with a huge amount of conflicting and confusing information out there, it can be hard to find the advice, support, and care that you need.
My Breast My Health was created to make understanding breast health easy. Whether you’re looking to learn how to keep your breasts healthy, concerned about new symptoms or learning to live post-diagnosis, you’re in the right place.
Hi, I'm Dr Tasha
I’m a Doctor, Breast Cancer Surgeon, and Medical Educator. After 20 years of helping people understand and overcome breast health problems, I’ve seen firsthand the fear, frustration, and stress that my patients go through.
As a breast specialist with over a decade’s worth of experience, I understand finding the right information, processing a diagnosis, understanding treatment, and getting accurate, practical advice as you ride the rollercoaster of emotions can be really tough.
But I’m here to help.
The internet can be a wonderful source of information but when it comes to breast health there’s a lot of inaccurate information out there. Listening to the wrong advice could cause you unnecessary worry or even put your health at risk.
So I wanted to create an accessible hub where you could find useful, accurate, and reliable information from a trusted source - a Breast Health Doctor - all in one place.
That’s exactly what you’ll find here on my KZbin Channel.
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[@AskAwayHealth]

Thanks for sharing this, Dr Tasha - so well presented - I reposted in my community section as I think it's so important for everyone to know how to examine the breast and what to look for.

[@drtashag]

Thanks so much Dr Sylvia. I am glad it has has been helpful 🙏🏽

[@romikaraina2888]

Thankyou Doctor for your nice explanation, i swear i was even thinking the glands are lumps being so scared now a days with these news around. I have absense history however it was just bacterial infection last year hopefully nothing to Worry about

[@FullTimePatient37]

If it's movable and had nice edges it's a good sign it's benign..if it's hard unmovable and with rough edges it's more worrisome..i have a strong family history..sigh..i have a lump that is visible on my breast and another one under my arm..

[@fruitbud]

anddd what do you mean by movable? i mean i’m worried i have tumor lump down there, not sure if it’s acne yet but i just wouldn’t say so, looks like pimple but it feels hard, looks even and not red at all and it occurred over night. (It’s like on the inner lip)

[@joannahtrust4156]

Thank you doctor Tasha

[@drtashag]

You are very welcome 🙏🏽

[@chiamakaigwenagu1606]

Thank you for this doctor. What of a small growth on the breast, slightly around the Areola?

[@jaskiratkaur4030]

Hello doc, what is the right time to do breast self examination after periods

[@mediataher]

I had a preventative bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction last Sept, unfortunately they found a small cancer tumour in one side, few weeks ago I noticed a small lump and I went to my surgeon to check it, he advised to do ultrasound, I did the ultrasounds and biopsy and it was good the biopsy results came back as a fat necrosis! How often you advice to do ultrasound to check in my case? Thank you very much Dr Tasha for your useful videos which help us a lot, really appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@prernasingh8053]

Hello doctor Tasha🖐🏻..I really want to consult to you that I had a pinpointed small flat red spot on my left breast about a month and a half ago.. It's neither bumpy nor painful, it's not a rash and is not itchy..all I mean to say is I didn't have any particular problem with it..a week ago there was redness in a very small pinpointed area below that spot and within three days that disappeared. Then yesterday Dr. Tasha I noticed a similar small red spot in another place on the same breast..and now I'm really worried that what it is.. I'm really scared.. please please do reply me Dr. Tasha! I'll wait for your reply. Please do reply me

[@LizzyBae-hu6my]

Hey doctor I notice a small lump on my left it movable and painless what might be the cause ma

[@olleyyy7543]

Good day doctor, is there any correlations between back pain at the lower right side and breast cancer??

[@user-rf9fm2xm7x]

Did you manage to get any answer to your question I would also like to know

[@sakshiyadav2989]

Heloo doctor i have more than 6 lumps in my both breast in march 2023 at that time it was painless doctor told me that it is fibroadenoma . I go for the ayurvedic allopathic mixed medicines and lupms were disappeared but after 1-2 week it grows again than i go for homeopathic medicine but i found no change than i change my homeopathic doctor after sometime i feel some changes but now again it is in worse condition . In December 2023 my found only single lump in right breast in sonography report but whenever i touch my breast it hurts too much . And from 19 feb its ny board exam and i dont know what to do i cant concentrate in my studies due to this problem 😞😭 (age-18)

[@Tutorialhome2314]

How r u now

[@sakshiyadav2989]

@@Tutorialhome2314 very tensed and scared

[@sakshiyadav2989]

@@Tutorialhome2314 not ok ☹️😔

[@Tutorialhome2314]

@@sakshiyadav2989 i Just found 1 lump in my right breast,wht should i dp

[@meerkhan3209]

Did you checked with the doctor????

[@shakshipal8374]

Last night I got pimple with lump very small and press it then white pus types came out but then I examine my breast every thing was fine but in my right just aboue the nipple I could feel bit lump type I'm not sure wiether it is normal pimple or lump What should I do , I'm so worried

[@dontbeaturd763]

I found a lump very close to my areola just left of my nipple. It’s 1.5 cm (according to the ultrasound), hypoechoic, lobular, and vascular. I also have thickened (not swollen) axillary lymph nodes on both sides. I’m terrified - had the lump biopsied this week and have to go back on Monday to do the lymph node biopsies since the lidocaine didn’t work so well. I felt too sick to continue.

[@lauraarroyo4222]

Hi! Hiw are you feeling? How did you go?

[@dontbeaturd763]

@@lauraarroyo4222 I’m fine - thank you. The lump turned out to be a benign complex fibroadenoma! I will likely need to have it removed because there is a chance it could become cancerous but, the biopsy didn’t detect any cancerous cells.

[@samraahsan]

What if breast lump is painful?

[@alikobadeborah4146]

i had alump in ma right breast i was given tablets and it disapeared but it came back again in 2020 till now its painful.dr is it cancerous or not because when i visit the doctor/scan they say its mastitis. Plz help me bcs am scared

[@lizi.2503]

That just means inflammation, have you tried natural remedies for inflammation in the body? There are millions of factors in your life that are certainly causing you inflammation. Once you find ways to reduce inflammation you can see if the issue is really genetic, viral, bacterial, lymphatic, endocrine, etc. you must master your body’s metabolism. Sugar is toxic, allergens can be in your detergent and soaps. Try to target irritants in your life and diet but mostly go to an expert. Don’t give up on yourself and the power of your mind. ❤

[@LizzyBae-hu6my]

Please what is d name of d drug I don’t have money for scan now bcos am poor can u please help me with d name so I can go get it

[@asmasaghir6021]

I have a pimple on my right breast lower portion It looks like a black head but I'm not sure wat I can do

[@chimairamoody3883]

Mine as well but no head to it, it's under the skin but I can feel it and it's sharp and asymmetrical doc felt it up I'm getting a mammogram next week. Definitely get it checked just in case!!

[@OluwanifeRachel]

Please i have a lump small inside my breast but I don't know what is means 😞😞

[@kleinwiz2455]

Hello, Doctor. I have breast lump its unmovable, hard and painless. Should I be worried?

[@dontbeaturd763]

Please have it examined!

[@DonaldFarts]

How r u

[@FullTimePatient37]

Yes it's worrisome how are you doing?

[@bhanumathikalyanasundaram.4930]

I'm 68 and had a lumpectomy last December. Ever since the surgery, I find lumps again and again. Just paranoid, I guess. 😢😮

[@drtashag]

Being vigilant is important and at the same time I understand your concerns. I hope you have recovered well from you treatment 🙏🏽

[@bhanumathikalyanasundaram.4930]

@@drtashag Thanks, I'm doing well. Waiting for my radiation treatment. 🙏🙏

[@Sweety__-143]

Doctor there is any best medicine to increase breast size

[@drtashag]

No, there is no medicine that can be used to increase breast size.

[@Sweety__-143]

@@drtashag then how can increase the breast size ?

[@jessiyoung1834]

Hello doc I have a lump on my breast,,,under the nipple which do chage in size when am on my periods and it do hurt alot am worried whether it's breast cancer

[@drtashag]

Hi. If you have found a lump the advice is always to see your doctor to get it checked out.

[@x.Kristen.x]

Have you found out what it was?

[@jessiyoung1834]

@@x.Kristen.x not yet

[@TRUTHISM.]

​@@jessiyoung1834hi. Did you get help. I have rhe same problem too. Kindly let me know wether you got help and what medication you were given

[@stephaniesteed7653]

I don’t have a lump but one breast feels more fybristic than the other.

[@yanarodriques2289]

I can feel a lump in my right breast. Is it something to worry about?

[@user-bc6hy5ov7h]

Yes ,

[@BundubaKargbo]

Am so scare to go and check my breast. It paining and it discharge 2 different colour breastmilk

[@lizi.2503]

I think if the fluid is clear or bloody, that’s a concern. Always check with your doctor.

[@florencenuru4687]

I'm having the same problem I went to see a doctor and I was told is mastitis and am not breastfeeding..I did ultrasound nothing cancerous...2022 was my right breast doctor didn't minor surgery and the pus which come out of it it scared well I got heal but 2023 September my left one got the same issue but since there I've not healed my left one and whenever I go to hospital ultrasound show mastitis