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Q: Left Breast is tender with firm Tissue

asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 25th, 2006

I hope you might be able to help.
3 years ago I began to have on and off mild burning & discomfort in left breast, upper near armpit.
I had a normal CBE and ultrasound. I followed up this past April with same complaint, had a normal CBE again.
I now feel that the left breast is more tender and tissue feels firmer than right. I feel some tenderness in the right, but more in the left.
Its worse & with swelling 2 weeks prior to menses but remains tender on and off through entire cycle.
I also have a history of anxiety and panic. I'm very worried.
I will follow up for another CBE in 3 weeks.
Thankyou!

Replies(2)

Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on July 31st, 2006

Breast Cancer Answer A1264

A mammography can help identify the cause of your symptoms. If everything is OK again, then the real problem could be your anxiety.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on July 31st, 2006

Breast Cancer Answer A1264

A mammography can help identify the cause of your symptoms. If everything is OK again, then the real problem could be your anxiety.

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