The majority of breast pains (mastalgia/mastodynia) constitute physiological (considered normal) pains experienced during the menstrual period.
Not every breast pain is a sign of cancer. While breast pain can occur alongside cancer, it is not a rule. Compared to other causes of breast pain (mastalgia/mastodynia),it is observed in a very low percentage.
Breast pain (mastalgia/mastodynia) is one of the most common breast complaints seen in General Surgery practice, in outpatient settings. Every breast pain should be taken seriously, examined, and investigated.
The presence of a lump in the breast along with breast pain (mastalgia/mastodynia),and the biopsy result of this lump showing cancer, clarifies the association between breast pain and cancer, and an appropriate treatment plan is devised for the patient.
However, the majority of breast pains (mastalgia/mastodynia) are not a sign of cancer; they are often symptoms of benign breast conditions such as cysts or fibrocystic disease, considered normal during menstrual cycles.
Breast pain (mastalgia/mastodynia) is among the most common symptoms complained of by women related to the breast. However, while breast pain and cancer can coexist, it is very rarely observed. The majority of breast pain (mastalgia/mastodynia) is associated with benign breast conditions and is often experienced during menstrual periods.
Breast pain (mastalgia/mastodynia) is one of the most prevalent and feared issues among women. It is crucial to bring the patient to a doctor, and after necessary examinations and tests are conducted, a treatment plan is established.
As many patients tend to associate breast pain with cancer, it becomes a symptom that even leads those who have never visited a doctor or undergone an examination to seek medical attention. Dispelling misconceptions, such as the belief among patients that regular breast checks should only be performed at the age of 40 and beyond, is crucial.
Patients, following this process, come in for regular breast check-ups, where they undergo examinations and tests to be monitored closely.
Breast pain (mastalgia/mastodynia) is one of the most common complaints among women and can stem from various causes. It most frequently occurs during the menstrual period. For patients who have completed their menstrual cycle but continue to experience breast pain (mastalgia/mastodynia),it should be closely monitored as it may be an indication of an underlying condition, prompting examination and further investigation.
While there is no reliable data regarding the frequency of breast pain (mastalgia/mastodynia) and cancer appearing in the right or left breast, what matters is not which breast the cancer originates in, but rather implementing regular screening programs to achieve early diagnosis and manage potential breast cancer.
Not every pain in the breast is indicative of cancer; the majority are benign breast conditions or pains associated with the menstrual cycle. While breast cancer can be associated with pain, this occurrence is much less common than often thought.
Not every painful lump found in the breast is cancer; the majority of painful breast lumps are formed by breast cysts, which are benign breast masses.
It is known that these cysts in the breast can grow and shrink based on hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, and new ones may appear or disappear. The detection of growing breast cysts as painful breast lumps is the most common cause of painful breast masses in patients.
In addition, painful breast lumps can be identified due to reasons such as bleeding into the cyst or infections within the cyst. Moreover, formations of abscesses resulting from the infection of benign cysts like epidermoid cysts beneath the breast skin can also present as painful masses.
Rarely, breast cancers can also be detected as painful lumps.
Any noticed hardness or lumps in the breast should be evaluated by a General Surgeon through examination and diagnostic tests. Patients who detect any kind of lump or hardness during their regular monthly self-breast examinations should consult their physician without attempting to diagnose it themselves. The physician should examine the patient and conduct the necessary tests.
If lumps in the breast cause skin dimpling, nipple retraction, deformation, the appearance of an orange peel, hardness and immobility of the lumps, or irregularity in the surface of the lump, it may be indicative of breast cancer. Therefore, it is crucial to seek medical attention promptly to clarify these findings.
Patients, as long as they are under regular medical supervision, have the possibility of detecting breast cancer in its early stages through examinations and necessary tests before it reaches a size noticeable by the patient. Those who do not undergo regular monitoring, on the other hand, often visit the doctor with complaints of a palpable lump in the breast, and upon examination and tests, receive a diagnosis of cancer.
Symptoms of breast cancer in patients may include skin dimpling, an orange peel appearance of the breast skin, nipple retraction, deformation of the nipple, a hard lump in the breast that does not have a smooth surface, and difficulty moving the lump. In such cases, it is essential to seek the advice of a General Surgeon without delay.
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