I understand that this question has been asked many times, but I am not asking because I am concerned for my health. I am simply curious. Also, I apologize in advance if this question evokes memories of loved ones lost to this awful disease. So, could a teenage girl develop breast cancer? And if she could, would treating it be easier/harder than treating an older woman for the same disease at the same stage? Lastly, what are some treatments that the girl may receive to try and rid her of the cancer? Thank you all in advance.
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Yes, A teenage boy could get breast cancer for the matter. It is important to incorporate regular mammograms into your routine as early detection is key.
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If seven year olds can get it, than a teenagers can get it as well.
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I am a male and dont know much about curing the woman body. But i know im gonna get a thumbs down for this. But medical marijuana is known to kill cancer cells. I am a strong supporter of breast cancer. and wouldnt want to see another person have to give up such a beautiful body part to save their life.
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Hello, I am glad to see that you are curious about breast cancer and the actions you can take to help reduce your risks. First off, yes, teenagers can get breast cancer. The likelihood of developing breast cancer under the age of 30 is low, accounting for only 0.5% of cancers but it is possible. Treating breast cancer for a teenager, man, or women is the same, the best course of action would be discussed between you and your doctor but may include chemotherapy, radiation, mastectomy, etc. This all depends on what stage you are in among other things. The good news is that there are things you can do now to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer in the future. This includes eating a healthy diet, getting 30 minutes of exercise per day, limiting your alcohol intake, and not smoking. Another very important thing is early detection, early detection is key to saving lives because the sooner you can catch the disease the less invasive the the treatments will be. There is not right or wrong way to do this, do whatever feels comfortable for you, I like to use my fingertips and feel in a circular motion around my breasts, armpit and collarbone area for lumps. Keep in mind that not all lumps mean breast cancer, they should be checked by your health care professional. Here is a complete list of things to look for: Lumps either in the breast, along the chest bone, and in the armpit area (these lumps do not come and go, but remain and may grow over time), unusual change in breast shape or size, changes in the skin of the breast (dimpling or puckering, thickening and discolouration – “orange peel†effect, redness, swelling and increased warmth), nipple changes (crusting, ulcers or scaling, inverted nipples – if it is sudden and not your norm, nipple discharge, itching of the nipple or breast) While these signs and symptoms may be due to other breast conditions, they should be checked by a trained health care professional. Talk to your doctor if you notice any of the above! For some women these are not changes but rather they are how they breast normally are, this is important to note, you should become familiar with how your breasts normally are. Breasts will develop and change over time during various stages of life – puberty, menstruation (monthly period), pregnancy and menopause. As a teenager going through puberty, they may notice the following: hair around the nipples, inverted nipples, nipple discharge, sensitivity or discomfort, swelling, tenderness, increased lumpiness, stretch marks, Montgomery bumps, and/or different sized breasts Some of these will disappear over time but some remain. What is “normal†for one person may not be normal for someone else. Everyone should know what is “normal†for them, and know what changes are normal over the course of the month. If something changes which is unexpected, talk to a health care professional. I hope this information helps.
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A teenage girl has at least twice as much chance of being struck by lightning as she does of developing breast cancer. If it did happen, her case would make international news, and be written up in medical journals the world over. The chances are about one in a million for a girl aged 15 - 19; for girls younger than that no records exist. It's almost unheard of in under 20s, fewer than 0.1% of those diagnosed are under 30, and only 5% are under 40. If a very young woman does develop breast cancer, it is generally more aggressive and more difficult to treat successfully than that of an older woman.
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Yes. It is very rare, but yes. I lost a friend who was diagnosed at Stage 2 when she was 19 but it metastasized and killed her before her 21st birthday. I was diagnosed at 34 and had to fight to have any doctors test me. I had no family history, and by the time I was diagnosed it was in my lungs, liver, skin and bones. I had no less than three doctors tell me I was too young to get breast cancer and I had a better chance of winning the lottery. I have since become friends with many "young survivors", many of which were younger than I was upon diagnosis. Check out www.youngsurvivor.org
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