Breast Cancer?

Question

What is the youngest age you can get it?

Answer 1

I don't know. I know of someone diagnosed at 19 but incidence by age is as follows:
By 30 1 out of 2,212
40 1 of 235
50 1 of 54
60 1 of 23
70 1 of 14
80 1 of 10
90+ 1 of 8

Answer 2

The possibility of a teen having breast cancer is extraordinarily low, and I hope that is a reassuring thing to read. There are circumstances when a teen has been diagnosed with breast cancer, but this is highly unusual and commonly accompanied by a strong genetic history of a mother or sister having been diagnosed with breast and/or ovarian cancer in their 20s. Even these circumstances are as extraordinary as hitting the lotto.

Teens and their reproductive systems go through some intense growth and development as puberty comes into full bloom and girls' breasts begin to develop and mature rapidly. Menstrual periods start to become more regular; hormone levels are running high. Lumps and bumps and pain and such are part of the process of maturing and developing. If a teen has started taking birth control pills, her breasts will go through additional changes as her body gets used to these additional hormones.

It's important for a teen to understand the warning signs of a breast health problem, however, and to begin checking her breasts regularly, starting as a junior or senior in high school. This sets her on the right path for good breast health habits throughout her life. She'll also gain a sense of control over her breast health if she?s taught that good lifestyle habits (like avoiding smoking and alcohol and exercising regularly) promote good breast and overall health.

There are circumstances in which a teen can develop a mass in her breast that does warrant further evaluation and, in some cases, surgery. These masses are commonly found to be fibroadenomas, which are benign tumors in the breast.

Answer 3

I've never heard a lower age limit, but I suspect that there is the occasional case in someone who's just gone through puberty. Since breast cancer seems to be triggered by estrogen levels, it makes at least some sense that anyone whose estrogen levels are increasing are potential victims.

If you have a lump, no matter what your age, see a doctor NOW.

Answer 4

there is no age discrimination with cancer, some babies are born with it, a tumor in the breast area, a breast does not even have to be developed to have it. I am a survivor of cancer, and I used to know the stats but don't anymore, I don't wanna know them, there's too much cancer in the world.

Answer 5

as you are starting to develope
my oldest did and had to wait til
her breasts were fully grown
before something could be done about it