Can these be the symptoms of breast cancer? Very urgent?

Question

My friend's been feeling a sort of lump in her breast and it pains when she presses it. There has been no unusual discharge from the nipple, but some of the surrounding skin has a reddish tinge. She has swelling on her arm pits. Last year too she had this pain but it suddenly died out. She's 18 years old. She is definitely going for a check up but could this be what I'm fearing it is?

Answer 1

The chances of breast cancer at 18 are as close to zero as makes almost no difference.



It's almost unheard of in under 25s, fewer than 0.1% of all those diagnosed are under 30, only 5% are under 40 and most (80%) are over 50.



When I was diagnosed eith breast cancer I was allocated to the breast care nurse whose special interest was 'breast cancer in younger women'; I was 50 years of age.



Most breast lumps, even in women over 50, aren't cancer; around 80% of breast lumps investigated are benign.



And most cancerous breast lumpss don't hurt - pain is rarely a sign of breast cancer, most people diagnosed with it have felt no pain.



Stop worrying; this is almost certainly hormonal and your friend's doctor will put her mind at rest when she has her check up

Answer 2

There are common signs or symptoms of breast cancer :



1. The most obvious sign of this ailment is a lump in the breast or armpit. A self-examination test, once a month, or a visit to the doctor can expose any lump in this area.



2. Change in the size of the breast & shape. If you notice any unusual changes in its shape or size, do not ignore it.



3. There is nipple inversion & spontaneous single nipple discharge. If you observe that your nipples are turning inwards, this may be an indication that everything is not working as well.



4. Pain in the breast is not a reliable symptom but can also be indicative of other breast problems.

Answer 3

What you are describing is not Breast Cancer. They sound like a bruise. You are not even advised to do a self breast examine at the age of 13. None of your symptoms even suggest breast cancer, please see your doctor, he can put your mind at ease in 5 minutes.

Answer 4

Breast cancer symptoms vary widely — from lumps to swelling to skin changes — and many breast cancers have no obvious symptoms at all. Symptoms that are similar to those of breast cancer may be the result of non-cancerous conditions like infection or a cyst.



Breast self-exam should be part of your monthly health care routine, and you should visit your doctor if you experience breast changes. If you're over 40 or at a high risk for the disease, you should also have an annual mammogram and physical exam by a doctor. The earlier breast cancer is found and diagnosed, the better your chances of beating it.



Self Examine:



The actual process of diagnosis can take weeks and involve many different kinds of tests. Waiting for results can feel like a lifetime. The uncertainty stinks. But once you understand your own unique “big picture,” you can make better decisions. You and your doctors can formulate a treatment plan tailored just for you.



In the following pages of the Symptoms and Diagnosis section, you can learn about:



Some tips for BSE:



* Try to get in the habit of doing a breast self-examination once a month to familiarize yourself with how your breasts normally look and feel. Examine yourself several days after your period ends, when your breasts are least likely to be swollen and tender. If you are no longer having periods, choose a day that's easy to remember, such as the first or last day of the month.

* Don’t panic if you think you feel a lump. Most women have some lumps or lumpy areas in their breasts all the time. In the United States, only 20% of women who have a suspicious lump biopsied turn out to have breast cancer.

* Breasts tend to have different “neighborhoods.” The upper, outer area — near your armpit — tends to have the most prominent lumps and bumps. The lower half of your breast can feel like a sandy or pebbly beach. The area under the nipple can feel like a collection of large grains. Another part might feel like a lumpy bowl of oatmeal.



What’s important is that you get to know the look and feel of YOUR breasts' various neighborhoods. Does something stand out as different from the rest (like a rock on a sandy beach)? Has anything changed? Bring to the attention of your doctor any changes in your breasts that last over a full month's cycle OR seem to get worse or more obvious over time.

* You may want to start a journal where you record the findings of your breast self-exams. This can be like a small map of your breasts, with notes about where you feel lumps or irregularities. Especially in the beginning, this may help you remember, from month to month, what is “normal” for your breasts. It is not unusual for lumps to appear at certain times of the month, but then disappear, as your body changes with the menstrual cycle (if you are still menstruating). Only changes that last beyond one full cycle, or seem to get bigger or more prominent in some way, need your doctor's attention.



Learn the Five Steps of a Breast Self-Exam.

Answer 5

18 is VERY YOUNG for breast cancer.



Just go look at seer cancer statistics and you will see its almost unheard for girls that age to get breast cancer.

Answer 6

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