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Breast Pain

I had a complete hysterectomy 2 years ago and I just started noticing a sharp stabbing pain that seems to originate at the base of my right breast and culminate at the nipple. This happens several times a day lasting about 3-6 minutes and the timing is random. I have checked for lumps or any other symptom and none are present. This has been happening for 2 weeks now. I was laid off and no longer have medical insurance and unemployment insurance puts me over the edge for any other help available, can I wait till I find a job to see a doctor?
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330974 tn?1215365160
the pain u describe is exactly the same as my breast cancer  pain

cancer does hurt but not always

mine had spread to 3 masses

get  an mri asap
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Thank you. many years ago I has cysts. thank you for the information.
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587083 tn?1327120262
Hi
I you don't notice anything abnormal like a breast lump, skin changes or nipple discharge, etc,the pain in one or both breasts could be due to many benign causes and it's rarely associated with breast cancer.Breast infection,injury to a muscle,tight clothing,hormone replacement therapy, could cause similar pain.
You could take some over the counter pain relief medications and see how it goes for a few more days..Avoiding foods and beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee, tea, chocolate and soft drinks, can decrease water retention and may help to alleviate the discomfort
If the pain still persists,I think it would be best to see your doctor for a detailed clinical examination.to make sure that there isn't an underlying problem that is causing the discomfort.Occasionally, non-cyclical pain may be caused by a" fibroadenoma" or a"cysts".(Both benign findings)but it's necessary to proceed with some type of testing to make sure of that.
If you have no insurance, try calling your local hospital. A social worker will let you know about the availability of free or low-cost cancer screening in your community.
You could also call "Susan G. Komen for the Cure"They provide information on free or low-cost mammograms.
Best wishes..
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