A breast lump may be a non-cancerous (benign) growth (such as cysts) or infection - it is not always a sign of breast cancer. You should make an appointment with your GP as soon as possible if you find a breast lump. They will then decide if you need referral to a specialist breast clinic for further tests.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/womens-health/breast-problems/breast-lumps