Tuesday, January 12, 2010

An almost 14 year old girl with breast cancer

An almost 14 year old girl with breast cancer?
Well I'm almost 14 and I do the breast self-examination in the shower 2-3 times a week and I've noticed tiny lumps around my aureoles. Does this mean I have breast cancer? Or is it just a sign of growing up? I'm starting to get really worried.
Cancer - 5 Answers
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1 :
consult with your familiar doctor.
2 :
ignore it, what's the worst that can happen?
3 :
Those are sign of growing up and nothing to be worried about. Breast cancer in such young patients in in existent.
4 :
If you're talking about what I think you are honey then they are just a natural part of growing up however save yourself the worry if it is troubling you and see your local doctor.
5 :
What you describe is perfectly normal. And the chances of breast cancer at your age are close to zero. Breast cancer is almost unheard of in under 25s, and fewer than 0.1% of those diagnosed are under 30. Only 5% are under 40 and 80% are over 50. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer I was classed as 'young'; I was 50. The American Cancer Society and other cancer organisations recommend that women begin breast self examination at the age of 20. Before that it's pointless; firstly because there are so many hormonal changes that there is no 'normal' - and self examination is about a woman knowing what's normal for her and reporting any changes. And secondly because the chance of breast cancer is almost nil. Stop worrying yourself silly by doing breast self-exams; even those old enough for self-examination to be useful are only recommended to do them once a month. If you're still concerned, talk to your mother about this; If you're not comfortable doing that, talk to your school nurse; she will be used to girls having worries like this and will be able to reassure you

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