Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Is it possible to have breast cancer at age 14

Is it possible to have breast cancer at age 14?
I have severe pains in one of my breasts, and there is also a some-what large and hard lump in the same one. However my other breast seems perfectly normal. I don't know if this has anything to even do with it, but i've also been receiving migraines and have been feeling somewhat nauseous. I would like to know what this means, and if it means that i might have breast cancer. But, is it even possible to have breast cancer at age 14?
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1 :
Breast cancer lumps are for the most part painless. They cause pain when they spread. If they caused breast pain they would be detected earlier. Instead of becoming overly worried see a doctor and get checked out. It is more likely a cyst.
2 :
Well, it is possible, but it would be rather rare. More than likely, the pain is due to hormones and puberty. I had the same thing at that age. Is the lump around your nipple? If so, that is very common.
3 :
Make an appointment with your family doctor who will guide you in the right direction.
4 :
Possible, but highly unlikely. Breast cancer is rarely painful in early stages. Breast cancer in younger women is more likely to present as a rash etc than lump. Linked to the migraines and nausea it sounds like a hormonal issue, which is a lot more likely at your age. See a Dr and get an accurate diagnosis and correct treatment.
5 :
Get in to your local doctor and get proper test done. Cancer does affect woman at an early age such as 14. It's not as rare for woman who are under 40 ( called young survivors ) to be DX with breastcancer. AND lumps can be painful mine was very uncomfy and at times painful. Dont let anyone tell your different. The problem is many people think of breast cancer as one disease. There are many different types of breast cancer and its rare that one person is very much alike to another. It matters on the disease, size, hormone's, and many other things --- Get checked out and remember to continue to check yourself and get routine checks

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