Breast cancers almost never cause pain. Pain in the breast/chest area is frequently due to hormonal changes, not enough bra support, or muscle strain! It's such a common problem, and women see a doctor in a panic, but most of them are fine. For some, the doctor's checkup will reveal a breast cancer- but the cancer is not the cause of the pain.
Dr Tan Yia Swam is a specialist in General Surgery, with an interest in Breast Surgery. Her experien