I have a friend who is around my age (16/17) and she went to the doctor, and then to the hospital today because she found a lump on her breasts. I think they did a sonagram or whatever it's called and one was ok, but I don't think they know about the other one because she was telling us at practice today. I think her grandma or someone else in her family had breast cancer. I've heard it's rare to develop breast cancer as a teenager though.
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It is rare but it is possible. she should have any tests her doc think necessary to be sure. Even guys CAN get breast cancer!
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The vast majority of breast cancers are caused by years of excess estrogen in your body. So teenagers almost never get it. Thats why they recommend screening for women over 50. Apparently breastfeeding for 15 years will prevent it but if you are not planning to breastfeed 5 children for 3 years each then there is an alternative. Regular nipple stimulation simulates it and also prevents cancer
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