What does a painful lump on the breast indicate?
Patient: I had a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound last week. Calcification was diagnoses on first mammogram.  Right breast. She said 99% cancer. Didn't do a biopsy immediately though and scheduled that in week and a half. I am 51 and no breast cancer in family. How concerned should I be?  Large "knot" in breast and it hurts. Should I be panicked? Doctor: Hello Dear  Warm  welcome to HealthcareMagic.com  I have evaluated your query in details   *  There are many reasons for the same as - inflammatory conditions - benign tumors - malignancy . *  Should not panic till the biopsy results come .   Hope this clears your doubt   Wishing you fine recovery   Welcome for any further  assistance .  Regards    Take Care  Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )