Breast cancer this young???
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The youngest person ever to have breast cancer was 22. You're probably just feeling a cyst.
It would be unusual to have breast cancer so young, but yes, it is possible. At its earliest stages, signs of breast cancer may not be apparent during a breast self-examination, clinical breast exam or on mammography. As it grows, over a period of months and sometimes several years, breast cancer can cause several outward symptoms that can be noticed. Anyone (male or female) experiencing any of these symptoms should seek advice from a qualified physician.
You can read more at the women's site below, including great graphics!
http://cancer.health.ivillage.com/breast...
you're never too young to get things checked out!
Please get i checked. My mom died from it because she waited too long
Tell your mom, and see a gynecologist and let him/her decide if you need a mammogram or ultrasound. It's much more likely that you have fibroid cysts or something besides cancer, but it's not out of the realm of possibility. Don't put it off.
it just might be cafine lumps
Tell your Mother and go see your doctor immediatly. You can have cancer at any age, and anywhere.
More than likely yours in fibercystgic disease, but to be on the safe side, I would have it checked out anyway.
You probably have dense breast tissue and it's quite common to feel lumpy, you must tell your mother about this and get it checked on way or another, just think about how good you'll feel after having it checked, if the doctor thinks the lumps are serious then they will do a mammogram or an ultrasound but you must tell your mom, okay.
First of all you need to know how to do a proper exam on yourself. You should have already talked with your mother about this. A lump is a lump and needs to be taken care of ASAP. Go talk with your mother and tell her your concerns. It's not a laughing matter.
Cysts can turn into cancer at a later age, so it's important to keep a proper check on lumps. With all this modern technology today, no one has to die, but they only die from being ignorant.
Good Luck!
dear child if its been a couple yrs since you have felt these lumps and havent done anything about them if it was cancer you prob would have been vrey sick or dead by now. NO OFFENSE PLEASE. im not being mean. but please if your that scared please tell your mom about them and please get checked cancer of some types can hit any age. may god be with you.
I was only 19 when diagnosed with Breast cancer, so yes, it does hit young women. But, take some comfort in knowing at your age, your breast are growing, lumps, bumps and tenderness are normal. If you are worried about it or if cancer runs in your family, let your mom know so she could take you. At 13 that is about that time you should be getting these exams and taking charge of your health! Good luck sweetie!
Younger women generally do not consider themselves to be at risk for breast cancer. Only 5 percent of all breast cancer cases occur in women under 40 years old. However, breast cancer can strike at any age, and all women should be aware of their personal risk factors for breast cancer. (A risk factor is a condition or behavior that puts a person at risk for developing a disease.)
There are several factors that put a woman at high risk for developing breast cancer, including:
Risk factors include:
* A personal history of breast cancer or non-cancerous breast disease
* A family history of breast cancer, particularly in a mother, daughter or sister
* History of radiation therapy Evidence of a specific genetic defect (BRCA1/BRCA2 mutation). Women who carry defects on either of these genes are at greater risk for developing breast cancer.
* A Gail Index score of at least 1.7% (The Gail Index uses risk factors such as age, family history of breast cancer, age of first menstrual period and first pregnancy, and number of breast biopsies to calculate a woman's risk of developing breast cancer within the next five years.)
An extended use of oral contraceptives (the Pill) later in life is also sometimes considered a factor for developing breast cancer. However, this is still subject to much debate in the medical community.Diagnosing breast cancer in younger women (under 40 years old) is more difficult because their breast tissue is generally more dense than the breast tissue in older women. By the time a lump in a younger woman's breast can be felt, the cancer often is advanced.
In addition, breast cancer in younger women may be aggressive and less likely to respond to treatment . Women who are diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age are more likely to have a mutated (altered) BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene.
Delays in diagnosing breast cancer also are a problem. Many younger women who have breast cancer ignore the warning signs -- such as a breast lump or unusual discharge -- because they believe they are too young to get breast cancer.
Many women assume they are too young to get breast cancer and tend to assume a lump is a harmless cyst or other growth. Some health care providers also dismiss breast lumps in young women as cysts and adopt a "wait and see" approach.
Can Breast Cancer in Younger Women Be Prevented?
Although breast cancer may not be prevented, early detection and prompt treatment can significantly improve a woman's chances of surviving breast cancer. More than 90% of women whose breast cancer is found in an early stage will survive.
When women learn at a young age about the risks and benefits of detecting breast cancer early, they are more likely to following the recommendations regarding clinical exams and mammograms . Young women also need to understand their risk factors and be able to discuss breast health with their health care providers.
Should Women Under Age 40 Get Mammograms?
In general, regular mammograms are not recommended for women under 40 years old, in part, because breast tissue tends to be more dense in young women, making mammograms less effective as a screening tool. In addition, most experts believe the low risk of developing breast cancer at a young age does not justify the radiation exposure or the cost of mammography. However, screening mammograms may be recommended for younger women with a family history of breast cancer and other risk factors.The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that all women 20 years of age or older should perform monthly breast self-examinations . The best time to perform BSE is the day after your monthly period ends. Becoming familiar with the look and feel of their breasts offers the best chance for a young woman to notice and change.
In addition to monthly BSE, annual clinical breast exams performed by your doctor are recommended for all women beginning at age 20. Annual screening mammograms also are recommended at age 40. Women younger than 40 who have a family history or other risk factors for breast cancer should discuss their risk and an appropriate screening schedule with their health care providers.
How Is Breast Cancer Treated in Younger Women?
The course of treatment for breast cancer at any age is based on the extent of the person's disease (whether or not it has spread beyond the breast), as well as the woman's general health and personal circumstances.
Treatment options include surgery: either a lumpectomy, which involves removing the lump and some surrounding tissue, or a mastectomy, which is the removal of a breast.
Radiation therapy is generally used following a lumpectomy, and chemotherapy and/or hormone therapy often are recommended after surgery to help destroy any remaining cancer cells and prevent recurrence.
Breast cancer poses other challenges for younger women, as well, such as sexuality, fertility and pregnancy after breast cancer treatment.
Go ask your mom to take you to your doctor so you can feel better. Young women (even at 13) can grow common lumps called "cysts". Cysts are filled with fluid and can be quite painful at times. If it is too bad, your doctor can drain the fluid. It isn't that bad.
No doctor would consider doing a mammogram on a 13 year old. Ultrasound is available for looking at lumps that you can feel.
Cancer is almost impossible in women under 25. Very uncommon until about 35. relax. :)
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