i know one sign of breast cancer is a lump on your breast, but where about on the breast will it be? and are there any other signs? what age can you get breast cancer at? thanks.
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The lump is IN the breast and it can be anywhere. Most people who get breast cancer are over 50 years old this why screening starts when you are 40.
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A lump in (not on) the breast is a possible sign of breast cancer in adult women. Your questions show you're 14, so it would not be a possible sign of breast cancer for you. There are some other possible signs of possible breast cancer, but at your age you really don't need to know them, let alone be looking out for them. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was classed as a 'younger woman'; that was because I was only 50, which is pretty young for breast cancer. Breast cancer is almost unheard of in under 25s (let alone young teens), fewer than 0.1% of all those diagnosed with it are under 30, only 5% are under40; most (80) are over 50, and the average age at diagnosis is a little over 60. And most breast lumps, even in older women, aren't cancer. Talk to your mum and/or your school nurse if you're worried; they'll be able to reassure you
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Signs and symptoms of breast cancer include: Changes in size or shape of the breast Dimpling of the breast tissue Orange peel appearance Nipple discharge Nipple flaking and peeling or becoming inverted (twisted) All of these signs should be evaluated promptly by a qualified physician even with a normal mammogram. Pain typically is a very late sign. Not an early one. Lump could be anywhere and feels different or has a detectable thickness, different from the surrounding tissues. It is good for any woman to know the natural feel of their breasts. Many lumps too are not cancerous. Family history of breast cancer is important to know in determining your probability or chance of getting breast cancer. However some people develop breast cancer with no family history, such as a sister, mother, or daughter with breast cancer. However should you have a strong family history of cancer, there are tests that can be done to determine if there is genetic probability. Other factors that have been found to increase the incidence of breast cancer include aging (older women typically acquire breast cancer more often than younger women) Menopause at a later age Obesity Alcohol intake Being female (men get breast cancer too, however their incidence is lower) See very reputable link below from the Mayo clinic on this information. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/breast-cancer/DS00328/DSECTION=symptoms
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Often there are no outward signs of breast cancer that you can see or feel. If there are outward signs, the more common ones include a lump, an area of thickening, or a dimple in the breast. Less common signs include breast swelling and redness or an enlarged underarm lymph node. But even if you have one or more of these signs, it still doesn't mean you have breast cancer. Remember that most breast lumps turn out to be benign (not cancerous). Still, it's extremely important that you SEE YOUR DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY if you're worried that you might have breast cancer. Having your doctor take a look will ease your worry, and if anything is found, you'll be able to take care of it quickly. Physical examination of the breast is one way to find breast cancer. You can read about other screening methods for detecting breast cancer in our Screening & Testing section. To find out whether specific symptoms are associated with breast cancer, read the Breastcancer.org experts' answers to common questions about: * lumps * nipple changes * cysts * breast pain You can also learn how to perform breast self-examination. And you can read more about the risk factors for breast cancer.
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My "Lump" was deep inside the ducts. And I, nor the Doctor can feel anything. So the only way they found My Lump, was on a Mammogram and Ultrasound, followed by a Biopsy. I am 42
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