Can breast cancer lumps be very small?
Breast cancer lumps can vary in size. Typically, a lump has to be about one centimeter (about the size of a large lima bean) before a person can feel it; however, it depends on where the lump arises in the breast, how big the breast is, and how deep the lesion is.
Is it normal to have lump in left breast?
Lumps can occur in the left or right breast, or in both breasts. There are many types of breast lump, most of which are harmless. Doctors diagnose breast cancers more often in the left breast than the right. That said, around 80 percent of breast lumps turn out to be noncancerous.
Where are cancerous breast lumps usually found?
About half of cancerous breast lumps appear in the upper, outer quadrant of the breast, extending into the armpit. About 18 percent of breast cancer tumors show up in the nipple area. Around 11 percent are found in the lower quadrant, and 6 percent are located in the lower, inner quadrant.
Is a pea sized lump in the breast cancer?
Breast lumps often have an irregular shape and can be around the size of a pea, or larger. Most of the time, these lumps are not cancer, but it’s important to be aware of them and have them checked out.
How small can a breast cancer lump be?
“A tumor won’t be smooth like a cyst. It might be tiny – they’re often felt by a doctor during an exam when they are as small as a half-inch in diameter,” said Tricia Merrigan, MD, breast surgeon with Avera Medical Group Comprehensive Breast Care. “Women often do not find them on their own when they are this small.”
Does a breast cancer lump feel like a pea?
They vary in look and feel. If you have a breast lump, you might notice: an obvious lump with defined borders, kind of like a pea or a grape, depending on the size of the lump.
When should I not worry about a lump in my breast?
If you feel a lump or change in your breast, try not to panic or worry. Most lumps are not breast cancer, but something less serious, such as a benign (not cancer) breast condition. Some lumps go away on their own. In younger women, lumps are often related to menstrual periods and go away by the end of the cycle.
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