Breast lumps may or may not be malignant, but they should not be ignored.

Breast lumps are a common occurrence in women. While only 10 – 20% of breast lumps are malignant, the majority are benign lesions such as fibroadenoma in teenagers and young adults, and fibrocystic change and cysts in older women.

Only approximately 10 to 20% of breast lumps are malignant. You might be surprised to find a breast lump, but it’s important to remember that it may not affect your long-term health. Early detection of breast cancer can save lives, and women aged 40 and above are strongly encouraged to undergo regular mammographic screening.

How Your Breasts Should Feel

Breast tissue varies inconsistently, with the upper-outer part of your breast being firm and the inner-lower parts feeling somewhat softer. If you are a woman, your breasts can become more tender or lumpy during your menstrual cycle. Breasts tend to get less dense as you get older.

It is important to be familiar with how your breasts normally feel so you are aware of changes. We do not recommend to examine this on your own because there’s little evidence that breast self-examination reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer.

In fact, breast self-examination may cause harm because you’re more likely to find a noncancerous lump, which could be a source of worry. In some cases, this may lead to unnecessary medical procedures to ensure that the lump is benign.

Instead of performing breast self-examination, most experts recommend that women simply be aware of what their breasts normally look and feel like. You should report any changes or concerns to your doctor.

• a lump changes or grows larger
• your breast is bruised for no apparent reason

Signs You Should See a Doctor

Remember, most breast lumps are noncancerous. However, you should make an appointment to see your doctor if:

• you discover a new lump
• an area of your breast is noticeably different from the rest
• a lump does not go away after menstruation

• the skin of your breast is red or begins to pucker like an orange peel
• you have an inverted nipple (if it was not always inverted)
• you notice a bloody discharge from the nipple

At Saideep hospital, we recognize the needs women have when it comes to selecting and receiving expert consultations and treatments for any type of breast disease, cancerous, and non-cancerous. We offer a one-stop solutions center, dedicated to looking after breast health.

Our breast imaging center enables women to have their breast ultrasonography, surgical consultation, minimally invasive biopsies, and procedures all under one roof, and with quick turnaround time.

The center is governed and dictated by a multi-disciplinary team of breast surgeons, radiologists, reconstructive surgeons, oncologist together with pathologists and physiotherapists.

With digital mammography, more cancers are getting detected, earlier. It is also significantly more accurate in detecting breast cancers at the earliest stage, or when it is hidden by dense tissues. A screening mammogram is generally recommended for women age above 40 years of age or earlier if she has a family history of breast cancer.

We can help you if you

• Discover a breast lump
• Are concerned about your breast cancer risk
• Have an abnormal mammogram and/or breast ultrasound report
• Have an abnormal breast biopsy result
• Have been diagnosed with breast cancer and seek treatment
• Want a second opinion
• Need arm physiotherapy for prevention or management of shoulder stiffness, reduced arm mobility and/or lymphedema
• Want to learn about breast self-examination

Our Range of Services

• Breast imaging studies such as mammography and ultrasound
• Image-guided biopsy of breast lesions
• Minimally invasive breast surgery including core biopsy or lumpectomy
• Oncologic breast surgery including oncoplastic surgery and breast reconstruction where necessary
• Adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy including neoadjuvant chemotherapy for downstaging of breast cancers
• Breast self-examination training and counseling
• Emotional and psychological support by medical professionals

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