Patient's question:
Since last month, I've been experiencing occasional breast tenderness. However, the pain doesn't last long—it usually goes away after a while. When I touch them, I don't feel any lumps. Recently, I saw an advertisement about breast cancer, and it mentioned that breast cancer can also cause pain. Now I'm very worried that I might actually have this disease.Doctor's answer:
Hello, swelling and pain are the initial symptoms of breast cancer. Most lumps are located in the outer upper quadrant, followed by the inner upper quadrant and the areola, with fewer in the lower area. The lumps are often round or oval, with unclear boundaries, generally hard and poor mobility. Due to the infrequency of pain, breast cancer is not easily detected in its early stages. The pain is usually sharp,, or dull. It is recommended to seek medical attention early for examination.