Friday, May 20, 2011

Is it common to have breast cancer at age 14

Is it common to have breast cancer at age 14?
I know Breast cancer can happen to anyone at any age , but is it common for girls at the age of 14?
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1 :
its the most common age i've heard
2 :
i dun think so.. O.o
3 :
Not at all, in fact if you do get it, it is normally around late thirties or forties and up.
4 :
No. If you're worried about it, you probably just have irregular breast tissue as you are still developing. Go see your OBGYN and they can put your fears to rest.....
5 :
yes it is. Woman tend to get it in earlier stage, thats why they're trying to get you aware of breast cancer, and support the cause.
6 :
No. It would be extremely rare, but if you or someone you know suspects having breast cancer, the next step would be to seek medical help as soon as possible.
7 :
not common, but it happened...n' did you know people inject some antibiotics or something into chicken that increases the chance of breast cancer...a 10 yrs old girl got it like that i believe...well, more chicken, easier to get cancer.
8 :
if you are 14 years old , you should be telling your mother this , not millions around the world on yahoo Q@A, WE CANT HELP YOU see a doctor but please tell your mother of this lump.
9 :
no everyone can get cancer no matter how old/or young they are
10 :
Breast cancer is very rare in adolescents and very young women. Less than 2% of all breast cancers occur before the age of 30, which is close to the percentage of men who are affected by breast cancer. Breast changes are common, from the time a girl develops breast and begins menstruating and throughout life. Most lumps are not cancer, but represent changes in the breast tissue. These changes are influenced by hormonal variations, pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, cyst. Generally when you become sexually active, your doctor will begin doing gynecological exams, pap smears to test for cervical cell abnormalities and also perform a breast exam. You can perform your own breast exam and read up on what is normal and abnormal. In your browser, key in: "Breast Self-exam" Hope this helps.
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NO...I am 43 yrs old with Breast Cancer, and my Doctor thinks "I" am Too Young. So at 14 your chances are absolutely Nothing.
12 :
How many people your age do you know with breast cancer? That should tell you how common it is. Breast cancer cannot happen at any age. From the ages of 15-19 the odds are 1 in 1 million. There are no statics for 14 year olds. Self exams are not recommended for teenagers.

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