Can you get breast cancer at only 15?

Question

HI, i'm 15 years old, and i have two small brownish little lumps (the size of a small mosquito bite) on my chest, and at first it was one but now its two, only the second is on a different boob. I was thinking maybe cancer? is that possible, i think i'm just parinoid. and please dont say "yes" or "no" please have some knowledge. thanks~~~~

Answer 1

Unfortunately, cancer can happen at any age. Sometimes, even babies are born with it.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 27, and that's not as rare what some people think. I have absolutely no history of cancer in my family. In fact, most people with cancer do not have a genetic predisposition. However, this does not mean you have cancer. It could be a lot of things.

There are a variety of breast cancers out there, and yes, some do have skin anomalies, like Inflammatory Breast Cancer, which is not a “lump” cancer. The other lady who mentioned “orange peal” skin was right, and that’s what Inflammatory Breast Cancer frequently presents as. The other more “traditional” type does not look like an orange peal, it presents with lumps or a dimple. BUT, this does not mean you have cancer. I just wanted to stress that to you so you wouldn’t think it is 100%. There is only one way to make that determination and that is to see your doctor.

I don't think you are being paranoid, it's your body and you know what's best. I would urge you to see your doctor. No matter what, if it's bothering you, it's best to have it checked out. I like the person’s idea who mentioned a dermatologist. You know what’s right for your body. Better to be safe. Plus, it will alleviate your worries.

I think you should be proud of yourself for noticing this and being aware of your body. That is so important to health and breast self exams save lives. Great job!

Answer 2

It would be very unusual at that age, but not unheard of. Just in case, Try Vitamin C therapy. A few years ago a cancer researcher came out with a paper saying that the best cancer and infection fighter as yet found was Interferon, but, at the time, it cost $15,000 a gram. The good part was that Interferon was a product of the natural breakdown of Vitamin C in your system. The FDA says that the RDA for Vit C is 64 mg a day, just enough to prevent scurvy. Linus Pauling, who got a Nobel Prize for his work with Vit C and a second Nobel Prize for organic chemistry, said 1000 mg a day as a minimum and 2000 mg a day if you are sick. On a personal note, I was sick twice a year, for 2 weeks at a time, for 20 years, and was flat on my back for at least a week each time. To this day the doctors have no idea what the problem was. After I gave up on the doctors I tried Vit C. I took enough to keep from being sick and just below too much to get diarrhea. It followed a bell curve over 2 weeks with a peak at 40,000 mg a day – about 300,000 over the 2 weeks. I was not sick for those 2 weeks and after a couple of years of that I have not been sick since. I did not dissolve my kidneys, as some doctors said would happen. I did not get any calcium build up or stones and did not dissolve my cones or solidify my joints. Try it, but drink a lot of water – Vit C is a natural diuretic.

Answer 3

BREAST CANCER AT THE AGE OF 15.

The possibility of getting brfease cancer in your case seems to be practivally remote and NIL unless you have a family history of breast cancer in mother or sister. In The Biological Basis of Cancer, the authors estimate that probably about half of all familial breast cancer cases (families in which there is a high breast cancer frequency) have mutations affecting the genes BRCA-1 and BRCA-2. In 2003, scientists discovered a third gene called EMSY. However, breast cancer due to heredity is only a small proportion of breast cancer cases; only 5%–10% of all breast cancer cases will be women who inherited a susceptibility through their genes. Nevertheless, when the family history is strong for development of breast cancer, a woman's risk is increased.

Not all lumps detected in the breast are cancerous. Fibrocystic changes in the breast are extremely common. Also known as fibrocystic condition of the breast, fibrocystic changes are a leading cause of non-cancerous lumps in the breast. Fibrocystic changes also cause symptoms of pain, swelling, or discharge and may become evident to the patient or physician as a lump that is either solid or filled with fluid.

However if you have any further fear and the lumps you have discribed appear again you may show to your doctor.

Answer 4

It is very rare to have breast cancer under the age of 40.

If a young girl has a lump it is most likely a fibroadenoma..non cancerous or a cyst.

If it isn't a lump under the breast tissue then no it is not...

If you think you are having a cancerous issue with a mole then see a dr.

Answer 5

It doesn't sound like breast cancer. Breast can cert lumps are felt under the skin with skin discoloration. The skin will usually on change if the cancer is advanced and the skin then will feel like a orange peel.This sounds like a skin condition that might be caused by hormones. Get your mom to take you to the doctor to get checked out.

Answer 6

I don't think it is cancer unless it runs in your family or you have been diagnosed. See your family physician and have them check it out, if you are not satisfied with their opinion then see a dermatologist, one who specializes in disorders of the skin.

Answer 7

anything can happen even at age 15. No matter what age you are all women have to be alert. its very rare to get it at age 15 but it can happen.

Answer 8

you could have benn beaten by a fly or animal

it cant be cancer