Does a lump in a breast necessarily mean breast cancer?
I feel this lump in my right breast, but my friend said that it's normal to have a ball shaped thing inside of breasts. I don't really believe her so I'm just wondering for some helpful answers. Could this be cancer? Also, my breast always hurt when they're pushed against me is this normal? (FYI- i have small breasts could this have something to do with it?)
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1 :
It could quite possibly be breast cancer. Go to a doctor and get it checked. Cancer or not, it's better to catch it early and get treatment, don't wait until it's gotten too bad if it is cancer.
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get to the doctors as soon as you can. it sounds pretty serious, not to freak you out or anything. i think breast cancer is supposed to feel like a little pea inside the breast. i don't know but i'd get it checked out just because there's pain. and it doesn't matter how small your breasts are or how young you are, a friend of my mom who has a 7 or 8 year old daughter was complaining of chest pains. she took her to the doctors and they found something cancerous in her breasts. hurry and get to the doctors.
3 :
No, but it necessarily means you need to get it checked out. It could be just a cyst, but if it is cancer, early diagnosis in the key. This is one of those things where you do not procrastinate, but rather take definitive action. See your doctor.
4 :
If you're young, you most likely don't have it. I had a very painful lump last year and I went to the doctors and it wasnt cancer. But I was still freaking out. You should go to the doctor but don't be scared. It could be anything.
5 :
Ignore these idiots who are trying to scare you. You do need to see a Doctor and be examined though. It sounds like cysts. I had it and so did a ton of my friends. It's quite common, but you should have routine tests anyway regardless of problems or not. Best wishes.
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Having read your question I am assuming you are in your teens. Of lumps that Dr's determine warrant further investigation, less than 20% are found to be caused by cancer. Breast size is no indication of your risk, you can be totally flat chested (even men can get breast cancer) or have DD breasts, your risk of breast cancer is the same. Breast cancer is a disease of mature breast tissue. While 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer over their lifetime, 80% will be over 50. Less than 0.1% ( about 1 in 8000) will be diagnosed under the age of 30. It is so rare for the under 20's that there are no statistics readily available. Teenagers can develop childhood cancers that can occur anywhere in the body, including the chest area, but these are very rare, although more likely than breast cancer. Frankly you have more chance of being struck by lightning while inside your home. Adolescent and teenage breasts are commonly swollen, lumpy, tender, uneven, changeable and hormonal, none of which is breast cancer, which is why it is recommended that women start breast self examinations at 20, before that there is no "normal" to compare to! If you are worried talk to your mother, school nurse, trusted adult or family Dr rather than asking strangers on the internet.
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There are common signs or symptoms of breast cancer : 1. The most obvious sign of this ailment is a lump in the breast or armpit. A self-examination test, once a month, or a visit to the doctor can expose any lump in this area. 2. Change in the size of the breast & shape. If you notice any unusual changes in its shape or size, do not ignore it. 3. There is nipple inversion & spontaneous single nipple discharge. If you observe that your nipples are turning inwards, this may be an indication that everything is not working as well. 4. Pain in the breast is not a reliable symptom but can also be indicative of other breast problems.
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I feel you should get checked out by your doctor for your own piece of mind. It doesn't mean you have breast cancer but get it checked. I found a lump in my breast last year. I had mine checked by the doctor. I had tests done, discovered I have breast cancer, stage 2-early detection. I'm pleased I found it early and went to the doctor. I hope you haven't got breast cancer, good luck.
9 :
Ok sweety, EVERY girls boob hurts if someone pushes on it, second the ball I don't know about because that should disappear at the age 12. If you are self concious about this small boob thing get breast implants and they will be bigger but get them in a few years because they say bombs are in them right now from terrorists. I also think if you do live a happy life it will be over in 2 years remember 2012 hopefully you will die in piece f****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Have a nice breast cancer life FYI guys hate small breasts)
10 :
babe i am sorry to tell this to u BUT U HAVE BREAST CANCER BECAUSE THAT IS NOT NORMAL AT ALL. if i were u i wud cry so much i would just kill myself tonight. say goodbye to all ur loved ones and tell them tht u will see them in heaven. if u have a lump and they hurt the chances r that u have breast cancer are this. : 100/100. good luck little girl and before u die u shud have sex because everyone wants to have sex before they die ( it's a must ) no matter how old u r, just slippa the dicka into ur va jay jay. thn baby u will die a happy death so then u dnt have to be alone in the afterlife because when ur man dies ( the one u had sex with ) u can just have air sex with him ( cuz ur a ghost DUUUHH ) well at least u can have sex again. gooood luck and bye have a nice time in heaven
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