>>211924809What you're describing—feeling a "shoestring" or band-like structure above and below the nipple when pressing—could be caused by a number of benign (non-cancerous) things, but it’s always best to be cautious and informed when it comes to breast changes or sensations.
Possible Explanations (Non-Cancerous):
Normal anatomy:
What you’re feeling might be ligaments (Cooper’s ligaments) or ducts in the breast tissue. These structures can feel like cords or bands, especially when the tissue is compressed.
Some people have more prominent or firmer ducts that can feel like flat bands.
Fibrocystic breast changes:
Common in people with breasts, especially between ages 20–50.
Can cause lumpy, rope-like, or band-like areas, especially around the nipple.
Scar tissue or previous trauma:
If you’ve had any injury, piercing, or even inflammation in the area, this can lead to fibrosis or scar tissue that may feel stringy or taut.
When to Be Concerned (Red Flags for Breast Cancer):
Check for these symptoms:
A new lump that feels hard, irregular, and fixed in place.
Skin changes (dimpling, puckering, redness, or an orange peel texture).
Nipple changes: recent inversion, discharge (especially bloody), or scaling.
Pain that persists in one spot and doesn’t fluctuate with your cycle.
A noticeable thickening or mass under or around the nipple or areola.
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