i'm going to be turning 16 at the end of this month, but after my shower today i noticed that my left breast was a slight shade darker than my right and also that my left nipple was also inverted (pulled in). is this a part of development or is it breast cancer? please help, i honestly don't know what to do!!
i also have a phobia of vegetables (i honestly do) and i havent eaten ANY vegetables in my life, so is it also a reaction to that? please answer, i am so scared and i want to figure this out before going to my parents becaue i don't know how im going to explain this to them. i don't want to worry them or anything and also i really hope that i don't have any cancer because i also don't know how my family is going to deal with this financially.
the strange thing is that my breast doesn't hurt but previously in my life, at random moments, it seemed as though my whole left side of my chested hurted as if my heart was in pain but it wasn't serious it just felt like it.
2006-11-18 18:16:59 · 15 answers · asked by dailycandyaddict 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
First calm down and next there is NO way anyone on here can tell you if you have or do not have breast cancer only your doctor can tell you this after they do tests if they have too that is. Now you must tell your mom at least. She is a woman and knows alot more about this than you do. So if anyone tires to tell you you may have it or NOT have it there is really no way that we can possibly know this whatsoever..please right now talk to your mom there is a good chance she will be able to help you and make you feel alot better right away...that is what moms do you know!
2006-11-18 18:21:19 · answer #1 · answered by sammy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First of all cancer does not cause pain. Second of all cancer is not always detected by a lump. Some people have deformation of their breast or nipple. I am not saying that you have cancer. The only way for you to find that out is to see a doctor and let then do some tests.
As far as your other concerns about not wanting to worry your parents and the financial burden that you may cause IF you do have cancer. Those are not things that you need to be concerned about. It would be worse on you and your family for you to ignore what could be a problem. IF you do have something wrong and you leave it untreated it can become worse. You are young and IF you do have cancer or anything else it would still be in the early stages which means that detection and treatment will be easier than it would be if you left it alone for 10 years and then try to treat it.
SO all in all tell your parents and let them take you to a doctor.
2006-11-18 18:27:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Make an appointment to see your doctor now. From your description it doesn't sound like breast cancer but any unexplained bruising - especially bruising that reoccurs needs to be checked out. When you go and see your doctor, mention your family history and worries about cancer. And finally, it's quite possible to get a bruise in the same place twice without noticing, or not thinking about it at the time of impact; but really - go see your doctor. They like calming patients or getting in early treatment.
2016-05-22 02:33:23 · answer #3 · answered by Nedra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any time a woman notices anything unusual about her breasts,
she should always see her doctor.
No one can tell you if this is cancer or not.
Only a qualified professional can do that, and only after a breast
exam and some routine tests.
Your inverted nipple sounds suspicious to me, and I suggest you
DO tell your mother.
It's VERY rare that a 16 year old would have cancer, but it
could be a cyst.
On the other hand it might only be a phase your breast is going through, during it's developement.
But tell your mom now..
2006-11-18 19:30:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The key is not the color of one breast vs the other, unless one is inflammed but it does not sound like that. You are only 16, very young for this sort of thing, but if your nipple was never inverted and it recently inverted this is not a good sign and it should be checked out. If you have always had an inverted nipple then no big deal and relax.
2006-11-18 18:49:38 · answer #5 · answered by mr.answerman 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Some women have inverted nipples. It isn't a symptom of anything, it's just how they are. My grandmother was that way, and in the olden days they'd try to hook you to a machine to suck 'em back out again!! Imagine that!
I think you are just normal, and developing. Your body has not yet finished whatever it is that it's doing, you are only sixteen. But for your own peace of mind, would you please go to your family doctor? They can put you at ease, and let you know just exactly what the risks for you are. They can also teach you how to self examine monthly, to keep you ahead of the game so to speak.
Don't freak out too much, and please call your doc. You don't have to tell anyone...get the number and make an appointment. He isn't allowed to tell your parents!!
2006-11-18 18:28:45 · answer #6 · answered by Nikki 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree with the post that no one here can tell you that you do or don't have cancer.You really should talk to your mom. If you cant, try a school nurse or your guidence counselor. Is there a free clinic where you live? you could go there. You can also go to planned parenthood for private advice. The best all around thing is talk to your mom. If there is a problem, most hospitals have help with financial burdens. This is something you should not ignore. Please get checked out. I'm in the medical field and thats the best advice I can offer you. Keep me posted please.
2006-11-18 18:31:58 · answer #7 · answered by funnybne 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go tell your mom right now!
It is probably nothing but don't take chances. It is probably not cancer but something else that the doctor can explain and fix easily.
Finances is the last thing you should worry about now.
2006-11-18 18:20:55 · answer #8 · answered by BlkJac 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
highly unlikely that you have breast cancer.
breast cancer is usually detected by finding lumps inside your breasts. these things could just be part of your development but you should have them checked out by a doctor.
but being that you are 16-you need to talk to your mom about your fears. she will understand and can help you make the appt to see your dr
try not to worry-i doubt that any of this is serious
2006-11-18 18:22:07 · answer #9 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
plz get an xray or ct done,i had pain in my chest when i was 13,and later i found out that i had hodgkins disease,,pain happens due to a cause,plz detect the cause as soon as possible
2006-11-18 18:19:21 · answer #10 · answered by shazz 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋