{"id":984,"date":"2022-12-13T05:40:46","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T05:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drpragnya.com\/blog\/?p=984"},"modified":"2022-12-13T05:40:46","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T05:40:46","slug":"how-long-should-you-wait-to-get-a-breast-lump-checked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drpragnya.com\/blog\/how-long-should-you-wait-to-get-a-breast-lump-checked\/","title":{"rendered":"How long should you wait to get a breast lump checked?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-985\" src=\"https:\/\/drpragnya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-long-should-you-wait-to-get-a-breast-lump-checked-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you find a breast lump, make an appointment with your doctor within a week or two. Whether you think the lump is cancerous or not, it is important to get it checked by a doctor as soon as possible, as not all women experience the same symptoms of breast cancer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Do not wait long to make an appointment, especially if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The lump feels firm or fixed<\/li>\n<li>You observe skin changes such as redness, dimpling, crusting or puckering<\/li>\n<li>The lump is in your armpit, which seems to be getting bigger<\/li>\n<li>Your nipple is turned inward<\/li>\n<li>There is a discharge from your nipple, possibly bloody<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>During your appointment, your doctor will perform a physical exam to evaluate the breast lump.<\/p>\n<p>If you are under 30 years old, are still having periods and have just noticed the lump, your doctor may ask you to return for another examination after your next period. 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