Are these possible breast cancer symptoms?
I am 17 and have been a little concerned for a year or so about breast cancer. My breasts have a lot of lumps in them, some harder than others and the number is increasing. My nipples have small dots on them which have not always been there. Recently, my breasts have become sore and sometimes ache. Even when I am not moving, my breasts can ache and even if I massage them the pain doesn’t go away. They are quite tender most of the time and my ex-boyfriend used to comment on how hot they were to touch.
I realise that 17 is an extremely young age but I would just like to get some feedback on this. Thank you.
You are experiencing changes in your breasts due to the fluctuating hormone levels in your body. Breast tissue can be lumpy and fibrous and contains the glands for creating milk. These symptoms come and go. Vitamin E is supposed to help with these types of symptoms along with avoiding caffeine in sodas and coffee.
I’ve had “aching” and lumps for probably 10 years.I’m still here!The dots and heat are something I would ask about because they say heat isn’t a normal thing.You must know that breasts are tender around your period.They say if the lumps are hard and immovable then they could be cancer but if you can move them around and if they aren’t rock hard then you probably just have benign lumps.I would have them checked for your peace of mind.Take care.
I dont think so you are very young for breastcancer or mastopathy but you are still in puberty and your body is changing and sensitive because of hormone-imbalance…it will be better in years but still I would have it checked out by a breastspecialist or GYN.Dont worry,too much stress and worries probably make it worse
First, the chances of breast cancer at your age are close to zero; 80% of those diagnosed are over 50, it’s rare in women under 40 and almost unheard of in under 20s.
Most breast lumps, even in women over 50, aren’t cancerous. Many women have naturally lumpy breasts.
The other things you describe aren’t symptoms of breast cancer.
I suggest that you mention your concerns to your doctor next time you see him/her
You know wats funny is i have had the same worries with me. I recently posted a similiar thing about my breasts up here too. Ive come to realize that i dont have breast cancer and neither should you. A lot fo girls have the same thing and thier still here. But just for my peice of mind im going to the doctors on the 18th to get it checked. its just for my peace of mind. i suggest you doing it too. i hope this helped
Good Luck!
Hi ,
check this video. it gives a good insight into breast cancer symptomps etc.
http://www.cancervids.com/play.php?vid=314
all the best!