I have had breast tenderness for a week but I thought it was just because I was going to start my period,But now my left breast nipple is very red and swollen and it has a small lump in it...I was reading that it could just be an infection but usually that only occurs in woman that are breast feeding..Im not.Can you get cancer as young as 18??Im going to the doctor today but im worried....
2006-12-07 05:03:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Im just worried because of the appearance of my left breast's nipple it has almost tripled in its size since yesterday night and the appearance keeps changing..getting bigger and more red...
2006-12-07 05:10:48 · update #1
My doc says it is just an inffection and she precribed antibiotics..
2006-12-07 12:35:14 · update #2
You likely have an infection, and yes, it is unusual for someone 18 to get Br. Ca. If you are given antibiotics, take them, and if it does not clear up during the time you are on the meds, go back. If you don't like what you hear, ask for a mammogram. If you are not satisfied, ask for a sonogram. See another obgyn too, if you're stilll not satisfied. Remember, it is YOUR breast!!!! and money is cheap when it comes to your health..... Mammograms in young women aren't really of much use, since the breast tissue is quite dense in young women. My dad was a doc, and his comment was that he considered anything unusual or any lump as cancer until proven otherwise. I am sure there were lots of unnecessary biopsies from his office, but he probably saved lots of women too. Send me your address, and I will send you a video on inflammatory br. ca. I'm: swan_silver2000@yahoo.com, and I don't care if others find my mail box, if it helps you.
2006-12-07 06:07:53 · answer #1 · answered by April 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can get cancer at any time. If you are asking people if you might have cancer, I would tell you that you need to see an actual doctor. They may say it is rare but DO NOT take that risk. The one person said "if you don't have a family history of it, don't worry about it." That is completely false! Cancer is a serious thing and if you think you might have it, then go have it checked out, the sooner the better.
2006-12-07 14:08:13 · answer #2 · answered by bail06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly, i think it is an infection, or something benign. Breast cancer is possible for someone young, but VERY rare. I know how you feel,i had surgery to remove a mass last friday and i was a nervous wreck thinking i have breast cancer, and im only 20 years old. But i went back to the surgeon today and he got the results back on what it was, and it was a fibroadenoma....benign tumor..so that was a HUGE relief off my shoulders! The best thing to do is to go to the doctor and get it checked out, im sure you will be fine! best of wishes to you!
2006-12-07 14:18:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get cancer at 18---but is not likely. If you have a family history of breast cancer, however than it becomes more likely. But you are going to a doctor so do not worry....I would guess it IS an infection because of your age...but if you have a family history, I would get dr. check-ups and do self exams frequently.
2006-12-07 13:07:23 · answer #4 · answered by Shelley06 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why does everyone first assume a problem is cancer related?
There are many other infections and possibilities. Don't start worrying until you know the diagnoses.
And yes, cancer can strike anyone at any age.
2006-12-07 13:09:00 · answer #5 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is probably an infection. You don't have to be nursing to get one. I used to know a *man* who got one. So don't worry until you have some actual facts to worry about.
2006-12-07 13:11:23 · answer #6 · answered by Otis F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
age has nothing to do with cancer,,,did she order a ultrasound or mamogram? if the antibotics dont take care of the problem and she dont send you for further testing get another doctor...good luck to you .
2006-12-07 23:23:29 · answer #7 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18 year olds do get breat cancer but it is very rare. Unless you ahve a history I wouldn't be worried.
2006-12-07 13:09:08 · answer #8 · answered by christigmc 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋