Breast Lumps During Pregnancy. I'm pregnant and just found a lump in my breast. What should I do? Tell your doctor immediately! It's normal for your breasts to change and to grow larger during pregnancy, but you must have lumps checked out. Are there any tests that can be done if I am pregnant and have a breast lump? The first test is to examine yourself, then have your doctor check you if you find a lump. After your doctor's examination, you may have either a mammogram or an ultrasound. If you have a mammogram, tell them you are pregnant. They will cover your abdomen with a lead shield. What can be done for a breast lump during pregnancy? Often a lump in the breast can be drained or aspirated. If it cannot be drained, biopsy or removal of the lump may be necessary. Depending on how serious it is, surgery or other treatment may be needed. Does a breast lump always mean cancer? No, it doesn't, but it's important to get breast lumps checked. Does pregnancy make breast cancer grow faster? Not everyone agrees on the answer to this question. Most medical experts don't believe pregnancy accelerates the course or growth of breast cancer.
|
