breast cancer??
i am 16 and i think i may have breast cancer. im not really sure though so any help and suggestions will do. my nanna had breast cancer. i dont feel any lumps but my breasts are sore constantly, one of my breasts is bigger than the other and one is a different shape and one of my nipples is massive compared to the other. maybe i just have wierd breasts. no stupid comments thanks, this is serious for me but i have noone to talk to about it and i want help here first before going to the doctors cos my doctors is terrible and i hate going there. thanks xxx
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Hi, Pl. do not worry. You are too young for breast cancer normally this happen after the age of 40. The symptoms you mentioned are not the symptoms of breast cancer.
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i don't know what these symptoms are. And i dont know more about that. what i know i will share it with you. Studies have proved that use of black color bra should be avoided.Since black absorbs heat . And this may result in cancer. Anyway take care. Consulting doctor will be better in my opinion.
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I've had breast cancer at the age of 33.Please, don't look for advice on the net, your better off confiding in a doctor.Nobodies breasts are identical. Take a friend or relative long to see your doctor or the practice nurse.I'm sure they will put your mind at rest. At 16 your hormones are going mad, and soreness of the breasts is all part of it I'm afraid. It's good to be aware of what is normal for you, and any sudden changes in the breast should be taken seriously. I'm sure your fine, but have a professional give you advice.x
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Really, you are too young for breast cancer!
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you will find most woman have one breast different to the other this is not uncommon bt if i was you i would still get it checked out just to be on the safe side
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As women undergo puberty, one breast typically begins to develop earlier than the other one. It may take a few years for them to "even out" though, even at full maturation, there may be detectable differences between the two. You are young to develop breast cancer. Once the breasts become fully mature and have a longer exposure to estrogen do the full risks of cancer begin to appear. Still, it's important that your doctor is aware of your family history and begin age-appropriate screening with mammography.
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you shouldn't worry...I had that same problem when I was 16.
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NO OFFENSE Dr Mojo, but you're mentality is the same reason why other drs did not diagnose my cancer earlier. I had a lump when I was 25 (3 yrs ago)and all the drs told me it was a cyst and not to worry. It wasn't until it blew up 3 times the size in a matter of months that I finally realized something was not right and went for a mammogram. If you really ARE a dr, please do not blow off any young ladies that come to you with a lump. All it takes is a mammogram. I could have been diagnosed with DCIS yrs ago but by the time I caught it, it was invasive.
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It is very common for a young person to have breasts that develop at different rates. As you continue to grow, the smaller one will "catch up" to the larger one, and you will be more balanced. But even as an adult, most of the time one breast is at least slightly bigger than the other. But you should still go to the doctor if you are at all concerned. Hearing what I just told you from a medical professional will set your mind at ease, and make you feel much better. The chances of your having breast cancer at your age are pretty close to zero, even if others in your family have had it.
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Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer?
My mom's cousin had breast cancer and died. Does this mean the chance of me getting breast cancer has increased? If so, when should I have a check-up? just wondering... at what age should you start having checkups?
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Worrying about it will increase the risk.
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I came to help you Here is some information you can access http://health.811.com.ru
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There is a possibility, better go for a checkup asap. You should learn on the self-check method too. All the best to you.
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Having one or more first-degree blood relatives who have been diagnosed with breast cancer increases a woman's chances of developing the disease. So since its your cousin not your aunt I would not worry. Also go to the site in ths source section it tells you other risk factors such as, race and age. http://www.cancer.gov/bcrisktool/ go to this website and take the test to see if your answers put you in a risk factor category.
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you must go to the doctor and he will make (like x-ray also he will check your barest by his hand please don't late
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All of us have a risk of getting breast cancer, male and female. There is more than one type of breast cancer, one can have a genetic link. If your parent or sibling has the genetically linked breast cancer, you are of higher risk. Even if you are in a low risk category, you should perform a self examination monthly and breast examination should form a part of your regular Dr checkups. Once you reach age 50, a mammagram should be performed anually. Under age 50, ultrasound exams are better than ammagrams, but are generally only performed if you fall into a high risk category, or are showing possible symptoms
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My mom's cousin had breast cancer and died. Does this mean the chance of me getting breast cancer has increased? If so, when should I have a check-up? just wondering... at what age should you start having checkups?
Cancer - 6 Answers
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Worrying about it will increase the risk.
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I came to help you Here is some information you can access http://health.811.com.ru
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There is a possibility, better go for a checkup asap. You should learn on the self-check method too. All the best to you.
4 :
Having one or more first-degree blood relatives who have been diagnosed with breast cancer increases a woman's chances of developing the disease. So since its your cousin not your aunt I would not worry. Also go to the site in ths source section it tells you other risk factors such as, race and age. http://www.cancer.gov/bcrisktool/ go to this website and take the test to see if your answers put you in a risk factor category.
5 :
you must go to the doctor and he will make (like x-ray also he will check your barest by his hand please don't late
6 :
All of us have a risk of getting breast cancer, male and female. There is more than one type of breast cancer, one can have a genetic link. If your parent or sibling has the genetically linked breast cancer, you are of higher risk. Even if you are in a low risk category, you should perform a self examination monthly and breast examination should form a part of your regular Dr checkups. Once you reach age 50, a mammagram should be performed anually. Under age 50, ultrasound exams are better than ammagrams, but are generally only performed if you fall into a high risk category, or are showing possible symptoms
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
breast cancer
breast cancer??
what are the signs of having breast cancer? are there any physical changes and emotional changes?? how long will someone live with undiagnosed breast cancer??
Cancer - 3 Answers
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- you'll have a noticeable lump that you can feel around your breast area - physical: the lump, emotional: none - depends. ANSWER: go see your doctor, get frequent breast examinations.
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Don't wait for signs, I didn't have any signs and just by luck with a mammogram they found it. The first sign of breast cancer is often a painless lump. However, early breast cancer is often found on a mammogram before a lump can be felt. Other symptoms of breast cancer may not appear until the cancer is more advanced. These include: A thickening in the breast or armpit. A change in the size or shape of the breast. Changes in the skin of the breast, such as a dimple or skin that looks like orange peel. A change in the nipple, such as scaling of the skin, a nipple that turns in, or discharge or bleeding. A change in the color or feel of the skin around the nipple (areola). Inflammatory breast cancer is a specific type of breast cancer that involves the skin of the breast. It occurs when breast cancer cells form "nests" and block the lymphatic drainage from the skin of the breast. Symptoms include redness, tenderness, and warmth. Thickening of the skin of the breast (an orange-peel appearance), rapid breast enlargement, and ridging of the skin of the breast may also be present. Some women may also develop a lump in the breast
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Familiarize yourself with what is normal for your breasts, making it easier to realize any changes that may be occurring. 1. A change in your breast, when you do a monthly breast exam A clinical breast examination is very much like your monthly self-exam, except it is performed by a doctor or nurse. It is suggested that women under 40 have this done every two years, and women over 40, every year. 2. Doctor or nurse detect some different. 3. Unusual Mammogram or lump 4. If you have ever taken the drug DES (dielhylstilbestrol) with a pregency make sure you follow up for this could put you and your child at higher risk for breast cancer,and other types of cancer. Physical changes a lump, and tumor could come to the surface and become an open wound on the breast Yes, Emotional changes are a big factor in going for help, and treatment. This is hard to tell...But untreated will cause death. Breast cancer has stages... and can be treated succesfully if not in stage 4. A test called a Pet scan can tell if the cancer has spread to any other part of the body. Stage 1, the tumor is less than 2 cm in diameter and does not appear to have spread beyond the breast. Stage 2, the tumor is larger than 2 cm in diameter and may or may not have spread to the lymph nodes under the arm. Stage 3, (also called locally advanced cancer) the tumor is larger than 5 cm in diameter or has spread to the underarm lymph nodes, or has spread to other tissue near the breast. Stage 4, the cancer has spread to other organs of the body, such as bones, lungs, or to lymph nodes not near the breast
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what are the signs of having breast cancer? are there any physical changes and emotional changes?? how long will someone live with undiagnosed breast cancer??
Cancer - 3 Answers
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1 :
- you'll have a noticeable lump that you can feel around your breast area - physical: the lump, emotional: none - depends. ANSWER: go see your doctor, get frequent breast examinations.
2 :
Don't wait for signs, I didn't have any signs and just by luck with a mammogram they found it. The first sign of breast cancer is often a painless lump. However, early breast cancer is often found on a mammogram before a lump can be felt. Other symptoms of breast cancer may not appear until the cancer is more advanced. These include: A thickening in the breast or armpit. A change in the size or shape of the breast. Changes in the skin of the breast, such as a dimple or skin that looks like orange peel. A change in the nipple, such as scaling of the skin, a nipple that turns in, or discharge or bleeding. A change in the color or feel of the skin around the nipple (areola). Inflammatory breast cancer is a specific type of breast cancer that involves the skin of the breast. It occurs when breast cancer cells form "nests" and block the lymphatic drainage from the skin of the breast. Symptoms include redness, tenderness, and warmth. Thickening of the skin of the breast (an orange-peel appearance), rapid breast enlargement, and ridging of the skin of the breast may also be present. Some women may also develop a lump in the breast
3 :
Familiarize yourself with what is normal for your breasts, making it easier to realize any changes that may be occurring. 1. A change in your breast, when you do a monthly breast exam A clinical breast examination is very much like your monthly self-exam, except it is performed by a doctor or nurse. It is suggested that women under 40 have this done every two years, and women over 40, every year. 2. Doctor or nurse detect some different. 3. Unusual Mammogram or lump 4. If you have ever taken the drug DES (dielhylstilbestrol) with a pregency make sure you follow up for this could put you and your child at higher risk for breast cancer,and other types of cancer. Physical changes a lump, and tumor could come to the surface and become an open wound on the breast Yes, Emotional changes are a big factor in going for help, and treatment. This is hard to tell...But untreated will cause death. Breast cancer has stages... and can be treated succesfully if not in stage 4. A test called a Pet scan can tell if the cancer has spread to any other part of the body. Stage 1, the tumor is less than 2 cm in diameter and does not appear to have spread beyond the breast. Stage 2, the tumor is larger than 2 cm in diameter and may or may not have spread to the lymph nodes under the arm. Stage 3, (also called locally advanced cancer) the tumor is larger than 5 cm in diameter or has spread to the underarm lymph nodes, or has spread to other tissue near the breast. Stage 4, the cancer has spread to other organs of the body, such as bones, lungs, or to lymph nodes not near the breast
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