What age do you start to develop breast cancer?

Question:

My Aunt died from it, and im scared. I'm 15 years old. Should I be tested? :l

Answers:
Your chances are slightly higher but it is very uncommon to have breast cancer at such a young age. Learn to administer self check ups. Here is a good site to learn all about it from. Although you don't have much to worry about but you might want to have professional check ups earlier around 30's or so.
http://www.komen.org/intradoc-cgi/idc_cgi_isapi.dll?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=480

Other Answers:
NO DEFINITE AGE TO DEVELOP BREAST. TIED IN WITH YOUR MONTHLY CYCLE. I'D BE CONCERNED BUT NOT PARANOID. CHECK YOUR BREAST EACH MONTH FOR LUMPS.

Well, you should learn to do a breast self-exam but other than that, your doctor is the best person to talk you through this very scary issue. Breast cancer can strike at any age but it's most common among much older women. AND, there are a number of things you can do to minimize your risk, too. Here are some web sites:
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http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/tv3614;_ylt=AqaD0jGz_QyB_4_BOuyVBhI9u7cF
http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/performbse.asp (how to do self-exam)

It's different for everyone. They say you need to start having mammograms at 40. If you are worried about it, just be sure to give yourself a breast self-check once a month.

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