Monday, September 8, 2008

What is the youngest age you can get breast cancer at

What is the youngest age you can get breast cancer at?
I was wondering this, because one of my friends thinks she has breast cancer, and I thought that thirteen was a very young age at which to develop breast cancer. I should have said this. She has a lump in her breast and she went to the doctor and they said its "abnormal." She thinks she has cancer, but she doesn't know for sure yet. She's getting a sonogram done.
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You didn't mention why your friend thinks that she has breast cancer, but at age 13 it is EXTREMELY unlikely. About 2 out of 3 women with invasive breast cancer are older than age 55.
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13 is very young to have breast cancer.....it does attack women as young as their 20's......if there is a familly history, especially if her grandmother and mother both had it, then she will probably want to be very watchful in the future...there is actually a test now, I believe, that can show if you have the genetic trait or something like that.....tell your friend to have her mother take her to her doctor and check it out.... Best wishes!
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Breast tissue is present in male and females of all ages and thus breast cancer is possible at any age with any sex. However, breast cancer . . primary or secondary in children and young teens is rare. Breast cancer in children is also not the same as an adults breast cancer. There are many different types of cancer and there are several types of breast cancer possible in children. The most common types of breast cancer in children are Juvenile Secretory Carcinoma, Cystosarcoma Phylloides, and Lymphoma. As for your 13 year old friend what she is most likely feeling is breast growth caused by puberty. There are often small lumps or 'breast buds' that young teens will feel. However, since no one here can really tell what is happening with your friend it is important that she see a doctor to determine exactly what is going on. Here is some information about normal 'breast buds' found in young teens: Why are my breasts sore? http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/sore_breasts.html
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Cancer isn't selective to any one group of people or age

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Thursday, September 4, 2008

What theme for a breast cancer free party

What theme for a breast cancer free party?
Okay my mom has just finished her chemotherapy for breast cancer, so me and my sisters want to give her a big party. But the problem is one of my sisters wants to do a Hawian theme. But me and my other sister thinks it should be pink for breast cancer free. We can't ask my mom because it will be a surprise party. So I need help. what should it really be? Thanks.
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Why can't you have a pink Hawaiian party? Make pink tropical drinks like strawberry daiquiris (you can leave out the alcohol), get pink leis, decorate a fake palm tree with pink ribbons, etc

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Monday, September 1, 2008

What does a lump in breast mean besides cancer

What does a lump in breast mean besides cancer?
I am almost 16 years old and just recently noticed a somewhat large, hard, and lumpy feeling mass in my right breast. I am extrememly embarassed about the stituation and don't know if I am just being paranoid. Is it possible for me a to have breast cancer?
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I hope it's not. You can get effects like lumps during your menstrual cycle. Is the a school nurse you could go see quick.
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Courtney - At 16 years of age, your chance of having breast cancer is almost zero. More likely your breast tissue, closest to the nipple is normally developing into adult features. What puzzles some young ladies is that one breast may start enlarging before the other so that at first one lump only is felt. There are several possible, but less likely causes of benign lumps in the breast, including a benign fibroadenoma nodule, a benign cyst, and even a deep skin benign tumor, including a lymph node. My best guess = developing normal breast tissue. Have your doctor check it out on your next visit.
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At your age your chances of being struck by lightning are far greater than your chances of developing breast cancer. Breast cancer in someone under 20 is almost unheard of, and fewer than 0.1% of all those dignosed are under 30, with only 5% being under 40. Most (80%) are over 50. Breasts are pretty lumpy, bumpy things anyway; most breast lumps, even in women over 50, aren't cancer. At least 80% of breast lumps considered serious enough for biopssy are found to be benign. At your age, with your breasts still growing and developing, any changes you notice in your breasts are almost certainly normal hormonal development. It is NOT recommended that girls your age do breast self-examination; they will worry you unnecessarily and tell you nothing. The American Cancer Society and other cancer organisations recommend that women begin breast self examination at no younger than 20 - if then; some cancer professionals say 30. Before that it's pointless; firstly because there are so many hormonal changes that there is no 'normal' - and self examination is about a woman knowing what's normal for her and reporting any changes. And secondly because the chance of breast cancer is almost nil. Talk to your mum about this; she may well be able to reassure you. If you don't feel comfortable doing that, talk to your school nurse. She will be used to girls having concerns like this and will take you seriously and be able to reassure you that you don't have breast cancer.
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Probably not. I had some of the same issues. Go to the doctor and they'll do an ultrasound. Odds are it's just a cyst

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