Most breast changes do not mean cancer. Hormonal changes, cysts, infections, pregnancy, medications, and other benign conditions can cause lumps, tenderness, swelling, and other symptoms. However, you should not try to determine the cause from appearance or touch alone. A healthcare professional can decide whether you need an examination, imaging, or additional testing.
A close friend once mentioned finding a small change in her breast while getting dressed. At first, she almost dismissed it because she felt healthy and had no pain. However, the change remained, so she scheduled an appointment instead of continuing to wonder
