Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Is it possible for a 15 year old to have breast cancer

Is it possible for a 15 year old to have breast cancer?
I have a medium sized pink mole by my left nipple. Should I be seeing a dermatologist for skin cancer? Or a gynecologist for breast cancer? My mom wants to go to the dermatologist. Its getting much bigger and you can see veins surrounding it. I don't tan, so sun doesn't even hit there but I do have a lot of freckles on my face and arms. They are a more tanish brown though. This is a pinkish- orange color. Should I be worried?
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1 :
yes sorry:(
2 :
it's possible but highly highly unlikely. Go see a doctor and have them check out the mole, but a mole doesn't lead to breast cancer, sometime they lead to skin cancer but I doubt you have it, but go to a doctor for some piece of mind you will feel better.
3 :
I would start by seeing a dermatologist. Nothing is impossible. Good luck.
4 :
It is probably best to see a professional, either a gynecologist or dermatologist should know what it is even if it isnt specifically in their field. 'Should I be worried?' if you start stressing yourself out about it then you will end up making yourself ill you never know it could be nothing.
5 :
yea iam soooooooooooooo sorry but u should check it out!!hope u dont have good luck!!...diana
6 :
Yes. Anybody at any age can have cancer. Babies can, toddlers can, teenagers can... you get the idea. A mole is not breast cancer. I'm glad your mom loves you and wants you to go to a dermatologist. That is the correct place to go to. Be grateful you have an awesome mother. <3 Do not be worried - yet. Simply have it looked at now, before it is too late. The sooner you have it looked at by a professional dermatologist, the sooner a potential cure can be suggested, and perhaps a removal. (Ouch!!)
7 :
Although possible, you are at a more reduced risk than a person in their 40's, say. I have a similar sounding thing on my breast, it almost resembles a small nipple. If you're concerned in any way, see your GP, and they will be able to refer you to whichever specialist is appropriate. Remember, at 15 your breasts are going through some dramatic changes, so try not to worry too much. All the best sweetie, I hope it all works out okay :-) x
8 :
yes...sorry :'( and you should go to a dermatologist as with breast cancer you can feel a lump inside the skin and you don't have to be in sunlight or in a tanning booth or something else with long exposure to UV rays to get skin cancer, hope this helps x
9 :
The chances of a 15 year old having breast cancer are as close to zero as makes almost no difference. If you did have it, your case would make headline news and be written up in medical journals the world over. Breast cancer is almost unheard of in under 25s (let alone teens), fewer than 0.% of all those diagnosed with it are under 30, only 5% are under 40 and most (80%) are over 50. I was classed as a 'younger woman' when I was diagnosed with breast cancer; I was 50. And what you describe is not a breast cancer symptom. This is a skin condition, and there is no reason to suppose it's cancer. See your regular doctor, who may well be able to diagnose and treat it, and will refer you on if necessary

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