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Breast Cancer
Hey, I'm 13/f and I'm concerned about my breasts. When they developed two years ago, they develpoed with lumps. Just one big lump in each, and they hurt badly if anyone hit it by accident. I also have a white discharge coming from my nipple. When I look closely, it looks like skin. Can a 13 year old have breast cancer? Since only moderators can rate, I can't. Atleast not yet.
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It's very rare for a woman under the age of 40 to develop breast cancer and if in the last two years they have not grown in size and there have been no other symptoms, there is very little doubt in my mind that they are not cancerous.
It is more likely that they are 'fatty lumps'. It is quite common to develop a lump in a breast while they are growing, as the fat cells move. However, it is ALWAYS important that you have any and all lumps checked out by a doctor, no matter how embarrassing this might be.
I had a lump back around 2-3 years ago so I know the process for diagnosis well. It is a little embarrassing but believe me, it is always a good idea to go through it. First they will appoint you to a specialist, who will feel the lump and quite often, they will do a biopsy, to check for any cancerous cells within the growth. To do this, they put a needle into your breast and into the lump, to take out a sample of the cells in the lump. I won't lie to you. It hurts. Rather a lot, actually. But again, please bear in mind it is always worth it! After the biopsy, they may decide to do an ultrasound. To do this, they make you take everything off your top half and let you cover the breast that is not being scanned with a dressing gown or a normal hospital gown. Then they put a gel on your breast and gently run the - I don't know the professional name but I guess you could call it a scanner - over the area where the lump is.
After this, you will be either telephoned or posted the results within a few days. It is extremely rare for anyone of your age to be diagnosed with breast cancer or for any tests beyond this to be required.
I really don't think you have anything to worry about, but as the lumps have been there for two years, you should have them checked out. For future reference, however, please don't ever leave any lumps unchecked for this length of time. I know the prospect of being diagnosed with cancer is terrifying but if it were cancer and you had it checked out right away, you have a far greater chance of beating it. So please, don't ever leave it this long again.
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I'm sorry you feel that way but the fact is, you asked a question and I gave you the advice. I don't really understand what has upset you, if I am honest, as I have told you there is only the slimmest of chances you have anything seriously wrong and I've merely warned you that if something like this should happen again, you should see a doctor right away, to be on the safe side, rather than put it off for so long, which could be dangerous. If this upset you then I apologise but I would ask that if you have any grievances with my advice, please either send a message to my Inbox, or, if you really do feel suicidal as a result of what I have said, file an abuse report.
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the lumps are normal. your breasts are developing, you should be fine. as for the discharge, i would have someone look at that.
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At 13 your breasts are still developing and it is normal to have lumps and tenderness. However, I suggest you ask your Mum to make you an appointment with a doctor to check out the discharge. It is highly unusual for a 13 year old to get breast cancer, but only a doctor can completely rule it out. I wish you all the very best and hope that you can have your mind put at rest very quickly.
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Feeling tender and them feeling like two big lumps is pretty normal as your breasts develop, especially at your age. You might want to get the discharge checked out though, (don't be embarassed about it- doctors have seen everything) although it's very very unlikely that you'd develop breast cancer at your age.
Discharge can be caused from anything from infection or injury to hormonal imbalaces to absolutely nothing- just happens occasionally without explaination and causing no harm. so don't panic.
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A risk for breast cancer starts in your 20's, so dont worry about it. Their just developing, your only 13 so their probably just getting bigger.
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