“Breast pain is quite common," said Dr. Marleen Meyers."In many instances, it is not related to any significant pathology. But you can also never say that breast pain is not secondary to cancer."
Experts say that there are different kinds of breast pain, and while it’s never a good idea to ignore discomfort, certain experience should result in an immediate doctor’s visit. Here’s what to know about the various kinds of breast pain and physicians’ recommendations for care.“I would say the most common type of breast pain is related to menstrual period,” Meyers said.
“Often, the more concerning breast pain would be if it is localized to one breast rather than both breasts,” Meyers explained. “Concerning pain would be pain that’s just out of the ordinary from what they’re used to experiencing,” she said.