Hi, my friend fell against a door corner and developed a lump in her breast. This was 3 years ago and has been getting bigger recently - it is now the size of a golf ball. She experiences pain, this is relieved by abs. She will not go to the drs again, at her initial appointment she was referred to specialist who advised it could be cancer. If abs help the pain, does this eliminate cancer as a possibility?
Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. No it will not eliminate the cancer. (it would have been better if you have mentioned your friends age).2. It could be the same lesion after a trauma or a new lesion. Your symptoms seem like an inflammatory cause or a ductal Eurasia.3. If you are my patient I would have examined the lump and ask for an ultrasound breast to evaluate the nature of the lesion (Cystic/duct/abscess), and its extension and origin.4.Sometimes your friend may need incision and Chat Doctor.  As antibiotic itself may cause the reoccurrence.5. Suggest to get an appointment and do needful. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.