How small can a cancer lump be

Does a breast cancer lump usually feel like a single ball or seve…?

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There’s no real answer to this. My breast lump felt large, smooth and egg-shaped – unusual, and the first two doctors to give me a physical examination – one of them a cancer specialist – thought it was unlikely to be cancerous (it was). …

Is a small lump under your arm a sign of cancer?

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Not necessarily. To know for sure, I’d have to see it and feel it by hand. There are some things to look for (that’s really hard to describe over the internet) — as in if it looks like there is liquid or pus inside, if it seems like air is…

Are cancer lumps painful even though small?

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Not necessarily. If you have lumps, please discuss it with your doctor immediately.

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Small pimple or cancer lump on breast?

Q: My mom recently noticed a small brownish/swollen pimple-like spot on the top of her breast on the outter skin. She says she doesn’t feel a lump…but is it possible that it can be cancer or is it just a pimple.

A: I’m not sure why cancer is a consideration in this situation, but skin cancer does not look anything like a pimple.

Does a breast cancer lump usually feel like a single ball or several small round masses clumped together?

Q: If you or someone you know has had breast cancer, did the lump feel like a single round hard ball, or did it feel like several small round masses clumped close together like many peas?

A: yes i had breast cancer , my lump was a like a small marble.and quiet moveable pls get it check out early detection is very important

Small lump? Cancer?

Q: I’ve got a small lump on one of my nipples. I’ve had it for a few years now, should i get it checked out anyway??

A: Of course you should !!!Any lump that shouldn’t be there should get checked and ruled out.