Lump on my breast?

Question

I have a lump on my breast, I'm 15, it doesn't hurt. I dont have any other symptoms of breast cancer so what could it be....? I'll probably go see a doctor but any ideas?

Answer 1

Here's a link that has some good information on breast lumps. It says that usually four out of five are not cancerous. Check it out, but yes, definitely see a doctor.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/breast-lump/WO00031

Answer 2

Are you sure it's a lump? I hope it's not. I guess cancer has been said to be only something to worry about when your in your 40's and up but I've found that it can happen to anyone no matter what age. So you defenitly need to go see a doctor because that's the only real information you can get right now. It could be fibrostic changes maybe that makes it feel like a lump, if so don't worry much because I have been told I have fibrostic changes or whatever going on and it's nothing to worry about. Although if you're sure it's defenitly a lump, have you told your Mom, or anyone you trust to help you inspect it? The best thing to do right now is go to a specialist if you can or just a primary care physician. A specialist is probably the best way to go. I hope it's not a lump or anything to worry about though. Good luck.

Answer 3

It could be fatty tissue. Your pretty young to have breast cancer but never assume or rule out anything. It could also be a cyst or even from what i understand you can get a lump from a plugged follicle depending on the location it could be a swollen gland. You can even get swelling or a lumpy feeling from deodorant or under-wire bra's. Please go see your doctor or if you have an OB/GYN yet see that practitioner. I am older then you but in 2002 i was removing my bra while getting undress Halloween and felt a lump on my right breast. I ended up having it aspirated (i believe that was to check for fluid), had an ultra sound and a mammogram. I ended up having the lump removed during a surgical procedure it was the size of an orange. They sent it to the lab to be biopsied. It turned out to be nothing. for the most part I have had "lumpy" feeling breasts as long as i can remember this one just seemed larger, out of the ordinary and at the time i touched it kinda painful.
Good luck! and I hope all goes well.

Answer 4

Just for the record, breast cancer doesn't really have any symptoms. That's why women need to do self-exams and go for annual mammograms.

Breast cancer in teenagers is almost unheard of, so you can relax I think. Still, it could be a cyst. Cysts are not dangerous, but they can be painful. Definitely have your doctor check it out.

Answer 5

you should see a dr to be on the safe side.but ,did you detect this lump during or around your period?do you drink beverages that contain caffeine, pop,coffee tea etc)?do you have any nipple discharge? do you have a family history of breast cancer?when i was your age i found painless lumps in my breast that i was told where a cyst and where i drank too much things that contained caffeine.stay away from caffeine if you drink it do routine (monthly) breast exams ask your dr for proper times and the way to do them.good luck.see md

Answer 6

I had cancer with 24 years of age. Cancer doesn't ask for your age, it doesn't discriminate there. From my experience, the cancer did not hurt in the beginning stages. Go see your physician, and make sure that it is not malignant. Good luck.

Answer 7

Breast cancers usually occures in ages much older than you ...however you need to check it up though..

Answer 8

may just be a chryst, but you should see a doctor, but if you won't they have at home, breast cancer testes

Answer 9

it could be a cyst but it always best to see your Dr because even thou it doesn't hurt it could be something serious. Good luck

Answer 10

Probably just a harmless cyst. You do need to get it checked though.
http://breastcancer.about.com/od/mammograms/p/breast_cysts.htm