I'm 20 and I've been getting my breast checked out because I found a lump. They did an ultrasound and I got a letter saying my breast needed further evaluation. I'm scheduled to get a breast biopsy on Thursday. I'm scared to death do to the fact that I'm so young and I have my 2 baby boys. I just wanted to know what are the chances of me having breast cancer. It doesn't run in my family.
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yes, a 20 year old can get breast cancer. But, just stay calm and get the biopsy and see whats going on first. dont jump to conclusions yet! Best of luck to you, and just calm down-im sure things will be okay.
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Your risk is lower than most because you are young, have children (even lower if you breastfed) and don't have a family history. However, there are always exceptions and it is possible for someone your age to have breast cancer. The biopsy will tell you for sure. Here is some more information: Cancerous lumps are often painless and immobile. That means you can't move the lump back and forth if you touch it. They also tend to be irregularly shaped. Benign lumps (cysts) are usually round, movable, and cause pain either to touch or during the menstrual cycle. Sometimes cysts go away on their own, other times they require surgery. Sometimes, a cyst can be left untreated. Good luck!
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It is not impossible, but the chances of having breast cancer at your age are less likely. Try to be calm, dear. It is probably nothing, but if it does turn out to be breast cancer, then at least we have great technology today to fight the disease.
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It is probably a lypoma(sp) very common for your age. Are you having a core needle biopsy? Try not to worry. You may have fibrocystic breast which are lumpy anyways. Is the lump fixed to you chest wall and hard? If it is soft and moves then it is almost always benign. I have had 2 biopsy's myself. Try not to worry and I am glad you didn't wait to go the the dr.:)
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Try not to worry too much, I know that seems impossible to do right now. I found a lump in my breast when I was pregnant with my daughter. This was back in September and I just had it removed July 15. I'm 23 and I can say I was probably as worried as you are. Yes it is possible, but it is much less likely. In younger women it is more often benign growths called fibroids. I'm not ruling it out but keep your head up and know that its a very low possibility. They never let any lump go without checking it. Good luck
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