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breast cancer?
Well I'm 12 turning 13 in a few months anyway my boobs are quit big for my age its not huge its a nice size but anyway my mom had breastcancer and so did her mom or they had a lump or something well my boobs are really sore if I touch it and its very sore!! Please help! Is this cancer?
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It's very unlikely that it is breast cancer. Breasts can be sore when they are growing or before you have your period. You are only 12 and I suspect that they are growing. Breasts don't stop growing until your 20's.
It's very common for teen girls to have sore or sensitive breasts when they are growing so that might be why it's sore. You may want to speak to your mum or a female relative if you are worried and if you don't want to do that then speak to the school nurse. I'm sure the nurse will keep things confidential, I think it's only things like self harm and suicide that they have to report. You can ask about this at your school.
When you are older I suggest doing self breast examinations to check for lumps since it seems like breast cancer runs in your family.
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Well, we wouldn't be able to tell you if you had cancer. Only a doctor can do that.
The soreness is natural at your age, so don't fret.
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During the pubecent years (which you by the way are in) the breast tissue grows and changes itself, to prepare for breatfeeding when motherhood occurs. That's why their sore :)
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No, your 12.
Talk to your mum about her having breast cancer and her mum having cancer as well. She will tell you what age she got it and all information you need to know. Your going through puberty so obviously things are growing and your body is changing. Just relax, everything will be ok.
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