Breast Cancer at 12?

Question

Is that possible?
i thought that it was because my breast where developing, but when i googled it, it said that peeling around the nipple could be a symtom of breast cancer.
then i found a small lump under my arm.
and im wondering if i can really get breast cancer
at this age, or if i'm just EXTREMLY paranoid.
either way i'm totaly freaked out.
Help?
>.<

Answer 1

It could be what you fear -

Breast Cancer symptoms vary widely – from Lumps to Swelling to skin changes – and many breast cancers have not obvious symptoms at all. Symptoms that are similar to those of Breast Cancer may be the result of non-cancerous conditions like infection or a cyst also.
Many of the breast cancers are diagnosed much earlier than they can produce any symptoms. Routine use of mammogram helps women to identify the breast cancer long before it can cause any symptoms. In the early stages breast cancer may be asymptomatic and women may notice only a breast lump. As the breast cancer progresses the cancer cells can invade in to the surrounding normal structures and other distant organs and this may lead to development of symptoms. Any one or more of the following may occur during various stages of progression of breast cancer.

* A lump (mass) in the breast, these lumps are most commonly painless (or as a matter of fact any other part of the body)
* Swelling or thickness of the breast
* Redness, swelling and or pain in the breast
* Lump in the arm pit area due to the spread of breast cancer to the lymph nodes in that area
* New mole or an obvious change in the appearance of an existing wart or mole
* Areas of warmth or redness in the breast
* Development of asymmetry of the breast
* Inversion or changes in the appearance of the nipple
* Flattening or indentation on the skin of the breast. This may indicate a change in the underlying structures.
* Scaling or redness or a change of color or texture of the skin of the breast or Areola (such as dimpling, puckering, or scaliness)
* Unusual dimpling in the breast which may indicate adhesion to underlying structures
* Discharge from the breast or nipple. This can be clear, dark or bloody in nature.
* Burning, itching or scaling of nipples.
* Pain or tenderness in the breast or underarm area. If this does not relive over time possibility of breast cancer should be considered
* Infection or inflammation of breast
* Development of breast abscess
* Bone pain may occur during the late stages of breast cancer due to involvement of bone
* Change in the mental status, seizure, and neurological events can occur in the late stage of the disease due to involvement of brain or spinal cord
* Jaundice may occur in the later stages of breast cancer due to the involvement of liver or surrounding structures.
* Chest pain and difficulty in breathing may occur in the late stages of the disease due to involvement of lung and surrounding structures.

Any changes in the breast should be reported to a doctor without delay. Symptoms can be caused by cancer or by a number of less serious conditions. Early diagnosis is especially important for breast cancer because the disease responds best to treatment before it has spread. The earlier breast cancer is found and treated, the better a woman's chance for complete recovery !-

Answer 2

Well, sorry to say, but I think so.

Cancer could happen at any age, I think. Disease sees no age... unfortunately. (yes, sadly, darn it...) It's rare in adolescents, but it still happens.

Cancer is something that happens when your body's cells aren't doing what they're supposed to; either developing too slowly or developing too quickly (and so ... I guess that's why we have Mr. Tumor?)

(... oh yeah, a tumor is a lump, just in case)

Of course, it could always be a benign tumor, which, I think, doesn't cause any harm. If it's benign I don't think it could spread or make you really sick, but it could still cause some things to not work as they should normally, so it's still better to get it out.

So, either way, I suggest you tell your parents about it. They could bring you to the doctor and stuff. Even if it's not cancer, better safe than sorry. Catching it early would be good for getting it cured too.

Good Luck :)

Answer 3

The chances of it being breast cancer are pretty small however I think you should go and see a doctor, that way at least he can reassure you what to expect with developing breasts.

Answer 4

Breast Cancer is highly unlikely in your age. This could be another sign of something less seriouse. In the morning just tell your parents, heck maybe this happened to your mom too when you were 12. Just go to the doctor and find out what it could be :]

Answer 5

Don't freak. It is definitely something you need to go to your mom about and get to the doctor. It is probably nothing to worry about but it is always better safe than sorry. God forbid if it is cancer, there are so many new treatment options that there is little to fear. However early detection is key. Go asap!

Answer 6

Dear, like everybody else has said, tell your mother and go to the doctor, it could be from the fabric softener in your clothes for hte wash, it happened to me once. I'd go get it checked out though. It is unlikely.

Answer 7

go to a doctor...then consider if further breast cancer testing comes up....get a recording that i did that turned my negative cancer thoughts around...it's from a company called independent achievement productions...

Answer 8

It is more than likely that as 12 you are having hormone issues (body not mind) so I would tell your Mother so that you can get to a doctor but don't worry about it until you get checked out.

Good luck!

Answer 9

breast cancer lumps feel very hard (like you have a small glass ball there)
it is natural to have some "crumby" lumps in there especially around your period
it is nearly impossible to have breast cancer at that age

so calm down!

Answer 10

Oh my god! You should seriously see your doctor tell your parents everything! My aunt had breast cancer and it went to her liver and she died so I would seriously see your parents and make sure everyone knows.