Can it be breast cancer?

Question

I have pain today in one area between my breast and my underarm area. I'm only 21.Can it be breast cancer?

Answer 1

There are many different things it could be, though breast cancer is rare in younger women. It could be due to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, beginning a new birth control method (such as the pill or the patch,) a cyst, or a pulled muscle--it's always best to consult with your doctor so he or she can rule out any serious problems.

Answer 2

one answer on here said breast cancer is rare in young woman ,, i have breast cancer and no its not rare in young woman,, these are the signs of breast cancer..A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area.
A change in the size or shape of the breast.
A discharge from the nipple.
A change in the color or feel of the skin of the breast, areola, or nipple (dimpled, puckered, or scaly).
A woman should see her doctor if she notices any of these changes. Most often, they are not cancer, but only a doctor can tell for sure.

An abnormal area on a mammogram, a lump, or other changes in the breast can be caused by cancer or by other, less serious problems. To find out the cause of any of these signs or symptoms, a woman's doctor does a careful physical exam and asks about her personal and family medical history. In addition to checking general signs of health, the doctor may do one or more of the breast exams described below.


Palpation. The doctor can tell a lot about a lump—its size, its texture, and whether it moves easily—by palpation, carefully feeling the lump and the tissue around it. Benign lumps often feel different from cancerous ones.

Mammography. X-rays of the breast can give the doctor important information about a breast lump. If an area on the mammogram looks suspicious or is not clear, additional x-rays may be needed.

Ultrasonography. Using high-frequency sound waves, ultrasonography can often show whether a lump is solid or filled with fluid. This exam may be used along with mammography.
Based on these exams, the doctor may decide that no further tests are needed and no treatment is necessary. In such cases, the doctor may need to check the woman regularly to watch for any changes. Often, however, the doctor must remove fluid or tissue from the breast to make a diagnosis.

Answer 3

You will not know the cause of your pain along that area unless you do a breast self-examination. Try to feel the site of the pain; if you feel one or two small lumps, then it could be either a non-cancerous tumor or a lymph node which is not a cause for concern. If you are at the onset of your period, the pain and the lump (if any) should go away after your period.

If, however, the pain and/or the lump does not go away after that, you should see your doctor immediately.

Answer 4

Get checked out it could be glands acting up. You can get cancer at any age. Even men can get breast cancer. Just go to your Dr it could be any number of things. good luck..