Do I have one of the sighs of breast cancer?
I know one of the sigh of breast cancer is like red or pink dost on your breast and does it have to be all over your breast for it to be a sigh? I know another one of the sigh is one breast is bigger then the other and does it have to be noticeable like you can actually see that one breast is bigger then the other and instead of a little or barely but not noticeable? Should I just see a doctor ? I'm I just imagining things?
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Megan, instead of worrying, call our doctor and get in soon. Each person and symptoms with things like this differ. I have a family history of breast cancer and get in there whenever I worry. I check myself regularly and get mammograms. Have had a biopsy, ultra sound, MRI, etc. Even if it is some form of cancer, sounds like early stages and you shouldn't be worrying so much. One breast larger than another is more common than you think and I don't think it's a big concern.
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A dot on your breast is not a sign of breast cancer. Symptoms of Breast Cancer are as follows. Any sudden change or appearance of breast, Dimpling Inverted Nipples Lump felt by self breast examination Depending on your age uneven breasts are normal. If you are in your teens the chance of breast cancer is close to zero.
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Palpate your breast see any lumps are present- if not it is surely not a breast cancer. but if present and they r soft it is most likely fibrocystic disease of breast- a benign, selflimiting and harmless condition resulting from hormonal changes- requires treatment only if it cause breast soreness. Regarding some diff in size of both breasts - its normal. red spots u mentioned on ur breast doesn't seem to be related to breast cancer but to some skin infection or allergy. skin changes seen in ca breast( called 'peau de orange') are only evident in very advanced stages (see a pic-http://www.google.co.in/images?hl=en&biw=1024&bih=653&tbs=isch:1&sa=1&q=peu+de+orange+ca+breast&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=). u can still get a mamography done if u r more than 50 years old. If any firm to hard distinct lumps are palpable u can approach a doctor .
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You should always reveal your age when asking about breast cancer because it does not usually happen in young women. Palpating or feeling the breast for lumps in anyone younger than 25-30 yrs old is useless because from the onset of puberty to well over 20 yrs of age, breast are naturally lumpy. You will feel lumps. These lumps are from hormones going wild and preparing the young woman for adulthood. So, that's out unless you are over 25. 99% of women have uneven breast. That too is not out of the ordinary. Also, most breast cancer do not present outward signs. Pink or red is not a sign either. I don't feel like you have anything to worry about but if seeing a doctor will put your mind at ease, then it's worth going. Good luck and be well.
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Neither of what you mention is a sign of Breast Cancer. Lots of people have one breast bigger than the other.
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The best thing for you to do is visit your doctor. They will be the only one who will be able to give you a proper diagnosis of why you are experiencing these symptoms. Here is a link to more information on more of the signs, symptoms and treatments for breast cancer: http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110118075142AApTSQj Hope you find this information helpful
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