Most women have a lump in their breast at some stage in their lives, particularly before the menstruation period, when normal breast tissue, under the influence of hormones, is more likely to become prominent and lumpy.
Breast Lumps can be grouped basically into two categories:
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Cysts or lumps, generally benign in nature, the most common type.
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Malignant tumours: are generally breast cancers.
The majority of lumps in the breast are benign (con-cancerous). Most women have a lump in their breast at some stage in their lives, particularly before the menstruation period, when normal breast tissue, under the influence of hormones, is more likely to become prominent and lumpy. As frightening as discovering a lump in your breast can be, it is important to bear in mind that most breast lumps are not cancerous. However, lumps appearing should not be disregarded