Signs that indicate a lump is not cancerous
A lump is most likely non-cancerous if it has these features:
- smooth edges
- soft, rubbery
- easy to move with the pads of your fingers
- tender or painful
- changing with your menstrual cycle
- shrinking over time
If this describes your lump, then you should worry less about cancer possibility. But it’s worth noting that there are always exceptions. A troubling lump should be examined by a doctor. That a lump isn’t cancerous doesn’t mean it doesn’t need treatment.