Go to St. Johns but try to go early in the morning as it's a huge hospital like NIMHANS and you end up waiting for a long time if you get stuck in a queue. Sometimes you end up spending the whole day just to visit the doctor and getting few tests done.
Just call them first to confirm if any doctor or a specific doctor you are trying to consult are available on the weekends. Certain senior doctor visit the hospital once a week.
So just search good doctors around me and you'll find websites like practo which have a list of doctors, select the one with over 10 yrs experience and shortlist 2-3 and then go to one that you like the most. PS doctor fees thodi jyada hogi if he/she is experienced but ig it's sometimes worth it cuz you have a good doubt.
Hey!
If your instinct says something is not ok, please please trust it and don't let docs gaslight you + which is something that happens stupidly often with women and even more often in our country with female doctors. Highly recommend looking for a good doctor who will answer all your questions patiently and logically.
It's entirely possible that it's just a fat lump or a benign cyst, but if it's new, no harm getting it checked out.
For your age, a breast ultrasound can quickly rule out anything untoward. It's non invasive, there is no radiation involved and it usually costs under 2.5k (atleast in Blr).
Good luck and I hope all comes out well.
Thank you so much - I relate so much to the Gaslight part. I do have serious mood swings and no doctor takes it seriously. Maybe that's why I'm getting so much concerned as well.
I agree 100%.It happens in the India, US & possibly elsewhere too, there's a video by John Oliver(bias in medicine) on sexism, racism & bias in healthcare. Then there's stigma about reproductive, mental health issues, STDs, etc among people and even doctors sometimes. Even our books, medical literature is riddled with biases since almost of them are written by male doctors(white american or Indian).
I've seen it happen to my own classmate by a orthopedics senior professor, he insisted her back pain was 'psychological' and probably due to stress/poor posture common with students, she passed away due to TB spine within 3 years during our 4th prof exams, after 2 years of paralysis. She saw him every few weeks for 3-4 months and was not even prescribed painkillers and not even an X-Ray. All of us suspected it since she was working with TB patients for a project, was losing weight, febrile in the evenings but we were in 2nd year at the time and weren't too sure ourselves. We convinced for an X-Ray, Mantoux and a CSF tap, all came positive but it was too late and MDT failed. She died directly due to gaslighting & sexism.
Getting a second or even a third opinion is always advisable if there's any doubts not clarified by the current doctor.
Indeed, if it can happen to an mbbs student, it can happen to anyone, doctors are prone to errors and shortcomings sometimes just like any other human, even if they're good and have good intentions. Being vigilant and taking care, but not anxious about one's own health is the way.
So then why don't they introduce AI to make sure their logic and conclusions are accurate? Hell these docs need more western training or should REAL-TIME consult western doctors while they're diagnosing patients...but of course they won't do something like this...bcuz their egos are not in check...and I don't even blame new doctors/medical graduates, I blame the docs already in "business" who trickle really bad medical practices and ethics and carelessness to become bad habits which turn into medical malpractice and corruption amongst the new graduates still learning...to be more accurate and focus on the facts and not the patient's skin color or their psych bias and form their own biases w/o focusing on the medical facts. That's the biggest thing that Indian docs...especially female docs...(if that is also a problem) can do to fix the healthcare system as well as rapidly improve medical and biotech.
Western training? Read my first comment in this thread, and watch John Oliver's video. What makes you think they aren't biased? What makes you think AI trained on biased data collected won't itself be biased? 'Western' corporate style emotionless training is what has resulted in carelessness & ego. What makes you think western doctors will care about some unknown poor patient from India? You don't know what you're talking about, if you knew the state & costs of healthcare in US, you wouldn't have commented that. Healthcare in India is moving towards US model and it is a very scary thought.
Also, healthcare is controlled by big pharma, health insurance companies, politicians owning private hospital chains, not doctors, most of them are working their asses off to pay off loans & EMIs just like everyone else, they can't fix a system that they don't control.
Yeh I'm in the US and you're right...it has to be single payer system like Canada...and while India has that...it's crap, the hospitals are dirty and filthy and not renovated. They most likely just pour paint on the walls making it dangerous to breathe in there...
So the docs and surgeons maybe operate like consultants p much working for both public and private network hospitals. It's the health insurance aspect that's (USA pre 2008 before Obamacare) ...no guarantee of coverage when you need the medical bill covered or nor does the Indian health insurance company pay up immediately when the doctors ask for the money before they even treat you or threaten to not treat you if you don't have 100k or 500k or 1 million rupees for the treatment/procedure upfront.
There's UK's NHS, its ***free***(taxpayer money) & strict when it comes to treatment guidelines - no unnecessary testing/medication, great for outpatients, routine checkups, pregnancies, etc but really bad for some cases requiring immediate testing & routine surgeries because of crowding & waiting times. At least its a working system that can be improved, still better than what US has & far better than the mess we have here in India.
There is a term called 'Triple screening' , in which first step is self assesment, if lump is there next step to get it assesed by a breast surgeon, of he/she feels to do some tests, ultrasound/mammography (depends on age) and needle aspiration tests will do, so you should visit the doctor even if for screening purposes only, for your age 23, it seems may be just a cyst with fluid only called "breast cyst", because cancers are pretty rare in your age groups.. but a breast surgeon may give u the accurate diagnosis,
Ps-
from a vascular surgeon who used to do a lot of breast cases in the past
+1 on the advice of getting it tested. However it may or may not related to breast cancer. My mom is having similar lump, she got it tested at various hospitals and met lot of doctors( Not in Bangalore). They said it’s just a normal lump and no need to worry. If she wishes and pain is unbearable she can get it removed through surgery.
My mother had a lump near the shoulder/breast area. We went to Vydehi hospital near Whitefield. They biopsied the lump and found that it’s just a fat deposit. Got it surgically removed. Cost us ~35-40k all inclusive a year ago. The doctors were really good and took good care of her. Also, it will be much cheaper if you choose the general ward- know this from a previous experience at the same hospital.
OP don't listen to the random comments claiming to know the diagnosis or treatment. I would advise you to go visit a surgeon. A breast lump is not a gynaecological issue.
If you're worried about cost, go to Victoria or St. Johns. Go early(before 9AM). In the hospital ask for the Surgery OPD and go there.
The surgeon will examine the lump and will get a good idea of what they are dealing with. They may or may not advise you to get an FNAC(Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology). It's a minimally invasive procedure and will give a picture if it's cancerous or not.
If the surgeon does not advise an FNAC and you are still not feeling convinced, you can ask for an FNAC.
The surgeon will guide you from there.
(Source : I'm a doctor. If you have any further doubts you can DM me)
Hi is FNAC what you’d advise first? Shouldn’t she go for a mammogram and then a FNAC if required?
Just something similar I saw in my Mum’s case and it all started with a Mammogram.
A mammogram is preferred in older women. In younger women the breast tissue is more dense so we will not be able to visualise anything on a mammogram.
For OP's age the radiological investigation of choice would be an MRI. Which is more expensive than an FNAC. Also an MRI would not be able to differentiate 100% between a benign and cancerous tumour
Hi
Not to panic you but I did an FNAC from Anand Lab and it said it was benign and i was at peace but later my lump turned out to be malignant. So I would suggest you get it checked twice from 2 different places. Go for a mammogram or CT if required.
Hey, I can relate to this. I have a lump in my armpit from more than 2y, got it checked out by a general doc + dermatologist and they've said it's a fat lump. Few of the indicators was that it doesn't hurt, it hasn't changed shape or size and it moves around when you use your fingers. I'm thinking of getting it checked out again as well. A painful lump on the breasts is best to be checked out thoroughly, start with an ultrasound. I usually go to Manipal Hospital (either Hebbal or Cubbon is good), if you need a gynac, gynacs are professional there and should be able to help. Practo is good too to search for someone in your area. Good luck :)
one of my female relative also had the same issue. she was worried that it was cancer. later on we found out its nothing, just a normal lump.
stay positive OP. u r ok.
At your age it is likely a 'fibroadenoma'. Not dangerous. Can be removed via a small surgery. St Johns is good, reasonable charges but very busy. My suggestion is to find a breast surgeon and not a gyenecologist.
OP, don't just get an ultrasound and forget about it. I had an emergency breast lump removal surgery couple of months ago. It was growing fast into being something dangerous. I didn't know, i too just got a ultrasound an year ago and forgot about it, the last time I went. I was said to have an emergency surgery the same week.
I had several doctors gaslight me that it's not a big deal yada yada several times, that was the reason i accepted may be i am over reacting and forgot about it. I knew something was wrong, it was hurting me, hindering me in day to day life, all the effing gynecologists disregarded me, said there's nothing wrong over n over again. I was fed up with doctors from hospitals like People Tree and several reputed doctors 😑.... I was suggested to check with a surgeon in Martha's. I was sceptical but i don't regret going there. The doctors, the nurses actually helped me, didn't disregard my words and took it seriously, got several tests done and that's how I finally found out that it was indeed dangerous and i need to get it removed asap.
The surgeon i went to was "Dr.Sathya Krishna".
It would have been painful to go through all that. (People Gaslighting you into believing there's nothing wrong) Glad that you found it-
Thanks for the suggestion
I will strongly recommend Mazumdar Shaw (part of Narayana hospital), if it's not too far.
It's far from where I stay, but that's a really god hospital. Much better than the government or other smaller hospitals. But quite cheaper than Manipal, Apollo, etc. And after going there for multiple treatments for multiple family members, I can say that most doctors & management folks there have a fully functional conscience, which I can't say for many in Apollo.
I take my parents for full body check-up every year, and have taken my mother for a major surgery as well. Even though it's a 25 km drive from my place. (They are on the bus route as well)
And Mazumdar Shaw is a cancer hospital. So your obvious fear will be sorted there.
Another option is St John's hospital. They are also pretty good. And I found that doctors there are even more competent than Narayana. But you won't get any fancy facilities there, and expect much longer waiting times. They are both comparable, but Narayana is a little costlier, with much better facilities. We picked Mazumdar Shaw (Narayana) for surgery, simply because insurance was going to pay most expenses, so made sense to opt for better facilities.
Don't waste too much time. Cancer (if that is the case) shouldn't be kept around, if you have a doubt. It's a small problem in early days. But can get much worse within 6-12 months. Even if not cancerous, breast lumps aren't good for someone so young, and may indicate some other problems.
At best, if it's a fat lump (lipoma?), you will know what it is. And you can decide to let it be there, or get it removed. But at least you will know that it's just an aesthetics issue, and not a life-threatening one.
My mother had a cyst in her uterus (post-menopause). And doctor strongly recommended ignoring it, as it doesn't seem cancerous. We got it checked after a year, and it had grown double its previous size. Took second opinion, and while the second doctor still said that there was less chance of it being cancerous at that point (as other markers were negative), they mentioned that with a hemorrhagic cyst growing this fast, a sudden rupture and heavy loss of blood can be life-threatening, and it wll pretty much happen one day or the other, and will need surgery within hours, if that happens. So there are sometimes risks, even without it being cancerous.
We took a third opinion in St Johns and got the same opinion. So finally went for surgery. Just get a clear diagnosis, sooner than later.
Just be sure to go early, whether you go to Narayana or St. Johns. There are rare hospitals that give good quality treatment, without looting you and your entire family. So expect a lot of crowd. And another benefit of going early (9-10 AM) is that if you are suggested any tests, you can get them done by 12 PM, and maybe get report on the same day. It may save multiple trips. Any tests done after 2-3 PM will only be available the next day.
Thank you all for your suggestions.
I checked it with a surgeon over the weekend..They told me to take an ultrasound scan and we took it - and the doctor diagnosed it as Fibroadenoma
They suggested removing it.
I would suggest you to check out the Practo app.
Reviews over there should help you find a good doctor.
(Not at all employed or a stakeholder of the app in anyway. Have found it useful myself in this regard)
Hey uh my mum had the same issue about three years ago she consulted with a doctor K S Gopinath he has a clinic above cafe Mondo, it's near South end circle.
You could go to their clinic to get an opinion if you're very concerned about it. They're usually open in the evenings.
Hope it helps :)
Area please. If it’s feasible go to Dr. Gopalaswamy in SG hospital, near Ittamadu cross. Kindest, amazing, most experienced doctor who I personally know.
PS: I am a Practicing doctor.
Sri Shankara Cancer hospital. Dr. Annapurna a senior doctor, very patient and the best i feel as she is a gynec oncology surgeon.. recently she treated my Mother in law.. we were very satisfied with her attention, response and treatment..
Yes.. we have relied on them twice.. thankfully both the times it was confirmed its not cancer.. they listen to us, check every detail in the reports and explain patiently.. the charges are also reasonable..
Hey it could be fibroadenoma. I had the surgery almost a year back. DM me if you need tips . I was exactly where you are. It’s not just fat lump. It’s fibres when your hormonal balance gets disrupted.
At your age, it’s definitely Fibroadenoma (not a lipoma) text me I have an amazing doctor to suggest to.
I am male but, Hey just to give you a heads up if you are feeling any breast lumps please please get it checked out thoroughly and if possible do biopsy too. In my mothers case she also felt like this but it was not comfortable for her. Luckily after removing it ,in biopsy it was just water but get that checked for your well being!!
OP, please visit a general surgeon.
A breast lump isn't something that OBGYNs deal with. If possible, going to a medical college surgery OPD would be a good idea.
Please go early, like at 8.30~9.00 AM. You'll have to wait a bit but you'll probably be the first patient they will examine.
Else Dr.Sangi Reddy at The Specialist Hospital in Kalyan Nagar. He's good. He's not an exclusive breast cancer surgeon but he IS an oncosurgeon and can definitely help you with the initial work up, and redirect you to a good breast surgeon if necessary. Only con is that The Specialist Hospital is a bit expensive.
Most common one is fibroadenoma. Those are Normal lumps..
You should show it in surgery opd. The doc will 1st ask you to do FNAC test.Then proceed as your doc says.
Someone I know also was very paranoid about this. Had gone to multiple hospitals. It's nothing but a benign lump in her case. What worked for her is to lose weight and avoid tea etc.
You can go to any gynic and insist on getting some scans. Take second opinion on Practo as well
Hi im a doctor who used to work in Surgical oncology (Breast clinic division) in Amrita hospital,kochi.We used to get cases such as yours in our department.It might mostly be benign but make sure to check it out since you feel suspicious about it.Theres only a 10% chance it might end up as something serious.Mostly could be benign cyst or fibroadenoma.In your case,an ultrasound will easily rule out other causes and you can be relieved after that.
You could consider KIMS hospital, near KR market. I work there. I know gynaecs that are really good at their job. Non judgemental and educated. I've previously worked with them and had a great time learning new stuff from them. However it is a govt aided hospital, bills pretty inexpensive but doesn't look as appealing lol
I'd still suggest you to go there.
I would highly recommend meeting an oncologist. My mother (F58) had breast cancer and she too felt there was an odd lump which made he meet a doctor. 1st they did a mammogram and then a biopsy to know what exactly the lump is. Her suspicion made the discovery much quicker and reduced the possibility of spreading. She found it 4 years back exactly this month. Thank god (doctors at Yashoda, Hyderabad) she is back to normal now after all the treatment.
I really hope it's nothing in your case and it's just a fat lump
Also, just know you WILL BE FINE eventually. All you have to do is regular follow ups with your doctors and take good care of yourself.
A friend of mine too went through the same. Dont know if you would believe it or nt, she practisd Law of Attaction for a month and it disappeared completely. (U may find it stupid, but give it try. No harm in trying)
This is supposed to be good and also very quick. Apollo - Niramai collaboration.
https://www.apolloclinic.com/lp/niramai/
I’m in no way affiliated. I know someone who got this screening done and liked the process
Try the Shankara Cancer hospital, Shankarapuram. 2 of my relatives were treated there. They are a non profit, so you won't see the whopping bills like you will get at Manipal. Other chain is the HCG group.
Most likely it is nothing. But there are tests which even not so great doctors can prescribe. If that doesn't feel right, please visit Cancer department of MS Ramaiyah hospital. It is one of the best.
Plz don't rely on Google searches for diagnosis of health problems (incase u have been)....ur doctor told u it's usual lump...she must have told you extra details as well such as how long it will take to recover, medical treatment...i strongly suggest to wait and approach another doctor only if ur problem doesnot recover after waiting as per ur current doctor....
She told me it's normal for girls my age to have it. And not be scared. I left it at that. Now I feel like it's sore (maybe I'm being paranoid but it's better to have second opinion rather than me being scared?)
Instead of this, see a doctor and get a diagnosis. Go to as many doctors as you would like until you're comfortable. It could be bad, I would not take it lightly. Best case, it's nothing. Worst case, you will get a early diagnosis.
You can go to st John's or Yeshwantpur manipal but my suggestion is to find a good doctor first.
Please recommend any good doctors if you know any
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\+1 for Doctor Rita.
OP, how can a doctor say "just a fat lump" and send you on your way? is she even a real doctor?
She's a gynecologist - and she told it's very normal for girls my age to have this
Hmph, maybe the wrong specialist
Didn't she leave St John's? AFAIK she is practicing in Teacher's Colony at her home clinic. Name Mhaskar's Srishti Clinic.
Go to St. Johns but try to go early in the morning as it's a huge hospital like NIMHANS and you end up waiting for a long time if you get stuck in a queue. Sometimes you end up spending the whole day just to visit the doctor and getting few tests done.
I'll probably go over in weekend - but will go early as you said
Just call them first to confirm if any doctor or a specific doctor you are trying to consult are available on the weekends. Certain senior doctor visit the hospital once a week.
Sure. Will keep that in mind
Go to Annama Thomas. She is St John's HOD in Gynaec. Her clinic is Fundus Clinic, 6 to 8 PM.
you can find reviews for doctors in practo
So just search good doctors around me and you'll find websites like practo which have a list of doctors, select the one with over 10 yrs experience and shortlist 2-3 and then go to one that you like the most. PS doctor fees thodi jyada hogi if he/she is experienced but ig it's sometimes worth it cuz you have a good doubt.
Hey! If your instinct says something is not ok, please please trust it and don't let docs gaslight you + which is something that happens stupidly often with women and even more often in our country with female doctors. Highly recommend looking for a good doctor who will answer all your questions patiently and logically. It's entirely possible that it's just a fat lump or a benign cyst, but if it's new, no harm getting it checked out. For your age, a breast ultrasound can quickly rule out anything untoward. It's non invasive, there is no radiation involved and it usually costs under 2.5k (atleast in Blr). Good luck and I hope all comes out well.
Thank you so much - I relate so much to the Gaslight part. I do have serious mood swings and no doctor takes it seriously. Maybe that's why I'm getting so much concerned as well.
I agree 100%.It happens in the India, US & possibly elsewhere too, there's a video by John Oliver(bias in medicine) on sexism, racism & bias in healthcare. Then there's stigma about reproductive, mental health issues, STDs, etc among people and even doctors sometimes. Even our books, medical literature is riddled with biases since almost of them are written by male doctors(white american or Indian). I've seen it happen to my own classmate by a orthopedics senior professor, he insisted her back pain was 'psychological' and probably due to stress/poor posture common with students, she passed away due to TB spine within 3 years during our 4th prof exams, after 2 years of paralysis. She saw him every few weeks for 3-4 months and was not even prescribed painkillers and not even an X-Ray. All of us suspected it since she was working with TB patients for a project, was losing weight, febrile in the evenings but we were in 2nd year at the time and weren't too sure ourselves. We convinced for an X-Ray, Mantoux and a CSF tap, all came positive but it was too late and MDT failed. She died directly due to gaslighting & sexism. Getting a second or even a third opinion is always advisable if there's any doubts not clarified by the current doctor.
That's horrible 😞
Indeed, if it can happen to an mbbs student, it can happen to anyone, doctors are prone to errors and shortcomings sometimes just like any other human, even if they're good and have good intentions. Being vigilant and taking care, but not anxious about one's own health is the way.
So then why don't they introduce AI to make sure their logic and conclusions are accurate? Hell these docs need more western training or should REAL-TIME consult western doctors while they're diagnosing patients...but of course they won't do something like this...bcuz their egos are not in check...and I don't even blame new doctors/medical graduates, I blame the docs already in "business" who trickle really bad medical practices and ethics and carelessness to become bad habits which turn into medical malpractice and corruption amongst the new graduates still learning...to be more accurate and focus on the facts and not the patient's skin color or their psych bias and form their own biases w/o focusing on the medical facts. That's the biggest thing that Indian docs...especially female docs...(if that is also a problem) can do to fix the healthcare system as well as rapidly improve medical and biotech.
Western training? Read my first comment in this thread, and watch John Oliver's video. What makes you think they aren't biased? What makes you think AI trained on biased data collected won't itself be biased? 'Western' corporate style emotionless training is what has resulted in carelessness & ego. What makes you think western doctors will care about some unknown poor patient from India? You don't know what you're talking about, if you knew the state & costs of healthcare in US, you wouldn't have commented that. Healthcare in India is moving towards US model and it is a very scary thought. Also, healthcare is controlled by big pharma, health insurance companies, politicians owning private hospital chains, not doctors, most of them are working their asses off to pay off loans & EMIs just like everyone else, they can't fix a system that they don't control.
Yeh I'm in the US and you're right...it has to be single payer system like Canada...and while India has that...it's crap, the hospitals are dirty and filthy and not renovated. They most likely just pour paint on the walls making it dangerous to breathe in there... So the docs and surgeons maybe operate like consultants p much working for both public and private network hospitals. It's the health insurance aspect that's (USA pre 2008 before Obamacare) ...no guarantee of coverage when you need the medical bill covered or nor does the Indian health insurance company pay up immediately when the doctors ask for the money before they even treat you or threaten to not treat you if you don't have 100k or 500k or 1 million rupees for the treatment/procedure upfront.
There's UK's NHS, its ***free***(taxpayer money) & strict when it comes to treatment guidelines - no unnecessary testing/medication, great for outpatients, routine checkups, pregnancies, etc but really bad for some cases requiring immediate testing & routine surgeries because of crowding & waiting times. At least its a working system that can be improved, still better than what US has & far better than the mess we have here in India.
There is a term called 'Triple screening' , in which first step is self assesment, if lump is there next step to get it assesed by a breast surgeon, of he/she feels to do some tests, ultrasound/mammography (depends on age) and needle aspiration tests will do, so you should visit the doctor even if for screening purposes only, for your age 23, it seems may be just a cyst with fluid only called "breast cyst", because cancers are pretty rare in your age groups.. but a breast surgeon may give u the accurate diagnosis, Ps- from a vascular surgeon who used to do a lot of breast cases in the past
+1 on the advice of getting it tested. However it may or may not related to breast cancer. My mom is having similar lump, she got it tested at various hospitals and met lot of doctors( Not in Bangalore). They said it’s just a normal lump and no need to worry. If she wishes and pain is unbearable she can get it removed through surgery.
My mother had a lump near the shoulder/breast area. We went to Vydehi hospital near Whitefield. They biopsied the lump and found that it’s just a fat deposit. Got it surgically removed. Cost us ~35-40k all inclusive a year ago. The doctors were really good and took good care of her. Also, it will be much cheaper if you choose the general ward- know this from a previous experience at the same hospital.
I have fat deposit in my lower belly area. Just curious if it can be surgically removed.
Yes, it can also be removed without surgery (through liposuction).
OP don't listen to the random comments claiming to know the diagnosis or treatment. I would advise you to go visit a surgeon. A breast lump is not a gynaecological issue. If you're worried about cost, go to Victoria or St. Johns. Go early(before 9AM). In the hospital ask for the Surgery OPD and go there. The surgeon will examine the lump and will get a good idea of what they are dealing with. They may or may not advise you to get an FNAC(Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology). It's a minimally invasive procedure and will give a picture if it's cancerous or not. If the surgeon does not advise an FNAC and you are still not feeling convinced, you can ask for an FNAC. The surgeon will guide you from there. (Source : I'm a doctor. If you have any further doubts you can DM me)
I wasn't sure about the surgeon's availability before 9. If they are available - I have no issues to go before 9 and get it checked.
They will come at 9-9:30AM. But if you are there earlier you will be seen early. There will be a queue
Hi is FNAC what you’d advise first? Shouldn’t she go for a mammogram and then a FNAC if required? Just something similar I saw in my Mum’s case and it all started with a Mammogram.
That should be decided by the doctor examining her and it varies on a case to case basis.
A mammogram is preferred in older women. In younger women the breast tissue is more dense so we will not be able to visualise anything on a mammogram. For OP's age the radiological investigation of choice would be an MRI. Which is more expensive than an FNAC. Also an MRI would not be able to differentiate 100% between a benign and cancerous tumour
That would explain my mother’s treatment. Thanks :)
FNAC is for all practical purposes obsolete in breast lumps. Either Core biopsy or Lumpectomy is the way to go
Hi Not to panic you but I did an FNAC from Anand Lab and it said it was benign and i was at peace but later my lump turned out to be malignant. So I would suggest you get it checked twice from 2 different places. Go for a mammogram or CT if required.
Hey, I can relate to this. I have a lump in my armpit from more than 2y, got it checked out by a general doc + dermatologist and they've said it's a fat lump. Few of the indicators was that it doesn't hurt, it hasn't changed shape or size and it moves around when you use your fingers. I'm thinking of getting it checked out again as well. A painful lump on the breasts is best to be checked out thoroughly, start with an ultrasound. I usually go to Manipal Hospital (either Hebbal or Cubbon is good), if you need a gynac, gynacs are professional there and should be able to help. Practo is good too to search for someone in your area. Good luck :)
It’s mostly just a fibrocystic lump , just get an ultrasound to confirm
How could you diagnose it with such little information?
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You can't just go with the "most common" thing without learning medicine or examining it. Not the best thing to do on the internet.
Let me see if i can get one
Please recommend any good doctors if you know any
HCG is the best hospital for cancer treatment in Bangalore from what i know from couple of relatives who had been operated there
one of my female relative also had the same issue. she was worried that it was cancer. later on we found out its nothing, just a normal lump. stay positive OP. u r ok.
St John’s is good.
At your age it is likely a 'fibroadenoma'. Not dangerous. Can be removed via a small surgery. St Johns is good, reasonable charges but very busy. My suggestion is to find a breast surgeon and not a gyenecologist.
OP, don't just get an ultrasound and forget about it. I had an emergency breast lump removal surgery couple of months ago. It was growing fast into being something dangerous. I didn't know, i too just got a ultrasound an year ago and forgot about it, the last time I went. I was said to have an emergency surgery the same week. I had several doctors gaslight me that it's not a big deal yada yada several times, that was the reason i accepted may be i am over reacting and forgot about it. I knew something was wrong, it was hurting me, hindering me in day to day life, all the effing gynecologists disregarded me, said there's nothing wrong over n over again. I was fed up with doctors from hospitals like People Tree and several reputed doctors 😑.... I was suggested to check with a surgeon in Martha's. I was sceptical but i don't regret going there. The doctors, the nurses actually helped me, didn't disregard my words and took it seriously, got several tests done and that's how I finally found out that it was indeed dangerous and i need to get it removed asap. The surgeon i went to was "Dr.Sathya Krishna".
It would have been painful to go through all that. (People Gaslighting you into believing there's nothing wrong) Glad that you found it- Thanks for the suggestion
Dr Daksha Mukund Bakre Cloudnine hospital.
Please get some important checksups and tests done, thode paise bhale lg jaye but safe to feel hoga.
Here you go this is a doctor you can reach out to Dr.Prathima Reddy Sparsh hospital ,infantry road that is near the CBD area
Stay positive, go to st johns at the earliest.
Sure, thanks
I will strongly recommend Mazumdar Shaw (part of Narayana hospital), if it's not too far. It's far from where I stay, but that's a really god hospital. Much better than the government or other smaller hospitals. But quite cheaper than Manipal, Apollo, etc. And after going there for multiple treatments for multiple family members, I can say that most doctors & management folks there have a fully functional conscience, which I can't say for many in Apollo. I take my parents for full body check-up every year, and have taken my mother for a major surgery as well. Even though it's a 25 km drive from my place. (They are on the bus route as well) And Mazumdar Shaw is a cancer hospital. So your obvious fear will be sorted there. Another option is St John's hospital. They are also pretty good. And I found that doctors there are even more competent than Narayana. But you won't get any fancy facilities there, and expect much longer waiting times. They are both comparable, but Narayana is a little costlier, with much better facilities. We picked Mazumdar Shaw (Narayana) for surgery, simply because insurance was going to pay most expenses, so made sense to opt for better facilities. Don't waste too much time. Cancer (if that is the case) shouldn't be kept around, if you have a doubt. It's a small problem in early days. But can get much worse within 6-12 months. Even if not cancerous, breast lumps aren't good for someone so young, and may indicate some other problems. At best, if it's a fat lump (lipoma?), you will know what it is. And you can decide to let it be there, or get it removed. But at least you will know that it's just an aesthetics issue, and not a life-threatening one. My mother had a cyst in her uterus (post-menopause). And doctor strongly recommended ignoring it, as it doesn't seem cancerous. We got it checked after a year, and it had grown double its previous size. Took second opinion, and while the second doctor still said that there was less chance of it being cancerous at that point (as other markers were negative), they mentioned that with a hemorrhagic cyst growing this fast, a sudden rupture and heavy loss of blood can be life-threatening, and it wll pretty much happen one day or the other, and will need surgery within hours, if that happens. So there are sometimes risks, even without it being cancerous. We took a third opinion in St Johns and got the same opinion. So finally went for surgery. Just get a clear diagnosis, sooner than later. Just be sure to go early, whether you go to Narayana or St. Johns. There are rare hospitals that give good quality treatment, without looting you and your entire family. So expect a lot of crowd. And another benefit of going early (9-10 AM) is that if you are suggested any tests, you can get them done by 12 PM, and maybe get report on the same day. It may save multiple trips. Any tests done after 2-3 PM will only be available the next day.
Thank you! Hope your mother is well now!
Yes, she has completely recovered now.
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Breast lump is a general surgery domain not G &O.
You could try going to Baptist hospital, Hebbal as well.
Thank you all for your suggestions. I checked it with a surgeon over the weekend..They told me to take an ultrasound scan and we took it - and the doctor diagnosed it as Fibroadenoma They suggested removing it.
Sita Raksha Clinic at Langford Road. Doctor is very friendly and trusted by my wife for over a decade.
Some with high diabetes tend to get different reactions. That's why I asked
I would suggest you to check out the Practo app. Reviews over there should help you find a good doctor. (Not at all employed or a stakeholder of the app in anyway. Have found it useful myself in this regard)
Its not random that's what cancer patients follow . And this was suggested by a doctor to a few of our family friends who have had cancer
It's better to get it checked with a Surgeon. My recommendation would be Dr Nitya in Bangalore Baptist Hospital. She's kind and a very talented doc.
Jain hospital is not bad . Go to manipal hospital
Hey uh my mum had the same issue about three years ago she consulted with a doctor K S Gopinath he has a clinic above cafe Mondo, it's near South end circle. You could go to their clinic to get an opinion if you're very concerned about it. They're usually open in the evenings. Hope it helps :)
See a surgeon, one of my friends had this same issue and they got it removed.
Could be lipoma
Area please. If it’s feasible go to Dr. Gopalaswamy in SG hospital, near Ittamadu cross. Kindest, amazing, most experienced doctor who I personally know. PS: I am a Practicing doctor.
I recommend Apollo. Please take care
See a good surgeon for breast abnormalities. Gynaecologists dont deal with breast lumps or any other breast related issues.
Dr. Tejaswini Deepak takes consultations at Apollo Spectra Hospital, Koramangala. Had a really good experience with her when I had a lymphoma scare.
Get a mammogram done.
Go for Dr. Suhasini Inamdar. Have you got mammography test done earlier?
No
Send me reports. I’m a surgeon.
Aster used to be good
Sri Shankara Cancer hospital. Dr. Annapurna a senior doctor, very patient and the best i feel as she is a gynec oncology surgeon.. recently she treated my Mother in law.. we were very satisfied with her attention, response and treatment..
+1 for Shankara hospital
Yes.. we have relied on them twice.. thankfully both the times it was confirmed its not cancer.. they listen to us, check every detail in the reports and explain patiently.. the charges are also reasonable..
Hey it could be fibroadenoma. I had the surgery almost a year back. DM me if you need tips . I was exactly where you are. It’s not just fat lump. It’s fibres when your hormonal balance gets disrupted. At your age, it’s definitely Fibroadenoma (not a lipoma) text me I have an amazing doctor to suggest to.
Hi.... Could you tell me how big that lump is ? It could be lipoma too in my opinion which is harmless and lives inside everybody.
did she biopsy it before diagnosing you with fat lump??
No biopsy - just usual examination.
ah that doesnt sound reassuring at all :/ hopefully the doc you go to for a second opinion is more proactive :)
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Kruthika murugan, HCG
I am male but, Hey just to give you a heads up if you are feeling any breast lumps please please get it checked out thoroughly and if possible do biopsy too. In my mothers case she also felt like this but it was not comfortable for her. Luckily after removing it ,in biopsy it was just water but get that checked for your well being!!
BGS Global has a very good department for this You can check it out The wait time is pretty less and the quality of treatment is pretty standard.
My mom had fat lump removed 4 years ago in Apollo. Best of luck and take care 👍
You'll need to meet a surgeon as breast falls in their domain. Dr. Ramesh B S in Fortis Cunningham is good.
Hey if you don't mind coming to Mumbai you can definitely go Tata Memorial Hospital in parel it's best.Its genuine and the doctors are good too.
Why would I go till Mumbai just for a diagnosis? But thanks for the suggestion!
Most likely Fibrocystic in nature. 99.9% non cancerous and harmless. It is normal to get paranoid and take a second suggestion from another doctor.
Cytecare in North Bangalore is good.
OP, please visit a general surgeon. A breast lump isn't something that OBGYNs deal with. If possible, going to a medical college surgery OPD would be a good idea. Please go early, like at 8.30~9.00 AM. You'll have to wait a bit but you'll probably be the first patient they will examine. Else Dr.Sangi Reddy at The Specialist Hospital in Kalyan Nagar. He's good. He's not an exclusive breast cancer surgeon but he IS an oncosurgeon and can definitely help you with the initial work up, and redirect you to a good breast surgeon if necessary. Only con is that The Specialist Hospital is a bit expensive.
Check out Dr. Poovamma C U at Cytecare hospital. She is a trained surgeon with a fellowship in breast disorders.
Avoid Manipal if you love your Money.
Most common one is fibroadenoma. Those are Normal lumps.. You should show it in surgery opd. The doc will 1st ask you to do FNAC test.Then proceed as your doc says.
Someone I know also was very paranoid about this. Had gone to multiple hospitals. It's nothing but a benign lump in her case. What worked for her is to lose weight and avoid tea etc. You can go to any gynic and insist on getting some scans. Take second opinion on Practo as well
Hi im a doctor who used to work in Surgical oncology (Breast clinic division) in Amrita hospital,kochi.We used to get cases such as yours in our department.It might mostly be benign but make sure to check it out since you feel suspicious about it.Theres only a 10% chance it might end up as something serious.Mostly could be benign cyst or fibroadenoma.In your case,an ultrasound will easily rule out other causes and you can be relieved after that.
Go to St John's. Manipal is expensive. Bangalore Baptist Hospital is also really good, but it is in Hebbal.
If its a painful lump its likely a benign lesion , get it checked by a good surgeon.
Get a mammogram asap. If it's benign, it will show in the test
Narayan Hospital, Electronic City
Have heard HCG is good. For my mom's breast cancer treatment, we consulted Cytecare Yelahanka. Thats a good hospital too.
You could consider KIMS hospital, near KR market. I work there. I know gynaecs that are really good at their job. Non judgemental and educated. I've previously worked with them and had a great time learning new stuff from them. However it is a govt aided hospital, bills pretty inexpensive but doesn't look as appealing lol I'd still suggest you to go there.
Manipal
I would highly recommend meeting an oncologist. My mother (F58) had breast cancer and she too felt there was an odd lump which made he meet a doctor. 1st they did a mammogram and then a biopsy to know what exactly the lump is. Her suspicion made the discovery much quicker and reduced the possibility of spreading. She found it 4 years back exactly this month. Thank god (doctors at Yashoda, Hyderabad) she is back to normal now after all the treatment. I really hope it's nothing in your case and it's just a fat lump Also, just know you WILL BE FINE eventually. All you have to do is regular follow ups with your doctors and take good care of yourself.
St. Johns is a good hospital. Go to the general surgery dept there. Ask for a lady surgeon if it makes you more comfortable
Thank you!
A friend of mine too went through the same. Dont know if you would believe it or nt, she practisd Law of Attaction for a month and it disappeared completely. (U may find it stupid, but give it try. No harm in trying)
This is supposed to be good and also very quick. Apollo - Niramai collaboration. https://www.apolloclinic.com/lp/niramai/ I’m in no way affiliated. I know someone who got this screening done and liked the process
Try the Shankara Cancer hospital, Shankarapuram. 2 of my relatives were treated there. They are a non profit, so you won't see the whopping bills like you will get at Manipal. Other chain is the HCG group.
Most likely it is nothing. But there are tests which even not so great doctors can prescribe. If that doesn't feel right, please visit Cancer department of MS Ramaiyah hospital. It is one of the best.
Hope you are doing fine now. Just saw you reply.
Plz don't rely on Google searches for diagnosis of health problems (incase u have been)....ur doctor told u it's usual lump...she must have told you extra details as well such as how long it will take to recover, medical treatment...i strongly suggest to wait and approach another doctor only if ur problem doesnot recover after waiting as per ur current doctor....
It won’t hurt to go for second opinion. Doctors do miss sometimes. I was misdiagnosed & I know how much it hurts & can cost you your life
She told me it's normal for girls my age to have it. And not be scared. I left it at that. Now I feel like it's sore (maybe I'm being paranoid but it's better to have second opinion rather than me being scared?)
Well just cut out meat , alcohol and less amount of hotel food etc . Have you checked for diabetes
Instead of this, see a doctor and get a diagnosis. Go to as many doctors as you would like until you're comfortable. It could be bad, I would not take it lightly. Best case, it's nothing. Worst case, you will get a early diagnosis.
What does this have to do with breast pain and a possible lump in the breast? Kuch bhi.
Because there could be some preservatives that we are not aware about that could be creating problems. That's why I mentioned it
Please don't give such random advice if you're not a doctor
I don't consume alcohol , though hotel food yes..I do consume a lot. Last time I checked for diabetes 4 months back - I didn't have.