2006-11-13 01:45:20 · 14 answers · asked by lucretia l 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Although it is very rare yes. You can get cancer at any age. It is very unusual to get cancer as a child but it is not unheard of.
2006-11-13 01:48:23 · answer #1 · answered by my_iq_135 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One teenage girl out of every 2152 girls develops breast cancer before age 20. So breast cancer in a 15 year old is not common. Usually breast lumps at this age are a sign of puberty and hormonal stimulation of breast tissues. Best bet is to have Mom take you to the doctor to check.
2006-11-13 01:51:15 · answer #2 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anyone (including men / boys) can get breast cancer. My nephew had it at the age of 12...the cyst was removed and little radiation was needed. Good luck and I am sorry if this is something that you are going thru rather than just inquiring.
2006-11-13 01:50:14 · answer #3 · answered by Mom to Foster Children 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a link to the excellent Mayo Clinic site on the subject.
Are you asking for your daughter or are you the 15 year old?
If its you, you'll find that when you're a teenager, its very easy to worry about things that are unlikely to happen. Often a symptom of a serious disease is much more likely to be a symptom of something unimportant. Talk to your doctor. Don't rely on rumor and tittle-tattle on the net for your medical advice.
2006-11-13 01:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by ricochet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in radiology, and have seen 17 year old breast cancer patients. Its possible...more common than we all thing. but not quite as common as in elder patients. If you have a question or concern about the issue, be seen by your doctor.
2006-11-13 04:07:03 · answer #5 · answered by MZ02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone at any age can get breast cancer...Even men.
2006-11-13 01:56:07 · answer #6 · answered by yzerswoman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunatley, yes, anyone can get breast cancer. Cancer has no rules.
2006-11-13 01:52:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can happen ... if you are worried at all seek medical advice..... you may get lumps in your breast during puberty but is it worth taking the risk and assuming that's what it is ?
2006-11-13 01:51:57 · answer #8 · answered by mum 2 Cameron and Ewan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes at any age especialy that one as the breasts are growing due to pubrty . if you have a lump seek advice from gp of local hospital.
2006-11-13 01:48:28 · answer #9 · answered by ed and ali x x x 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, they certainly can't get it at an old age.
2006-11-13 04:15:51 · answer #10 · answered by Dialup, Avatar, Jones!? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋