Do you guys think I have breast cancer?!


Question: Do you guys think I have breast cancer.?
I am a flat chested teen. Lately my chest been sore. I discovered my grandma had Breast Cancer. And on BET something told me to keep watching T.V. then i saw a breast cancer commercial. What do you think.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
No. The chances of a teenager having breast cancer are close to zero

Breast cancer is largely a disease of ageing; 80% of those diagnosed with it are over 50, it's rare in women under 40 and it's almost unheard of in under 25s.

The American Cancer Society and other cancer organisations recommend women begin breast self-examination at the age of 20.

Your grandmother having had breast cancer doesn't necessarily increase your risk - breast cancer is rarely hereditary, only 5- 10% of all cases are. If several of your family members, all on the same side of the family, have had breast cancer then you may have cause for concern later in life, but one family member having breast cancer doesn't increase your risk. You don't say how old your grandma was; cancer that's diagnosed after the age of 50 is les likely to be hereditary.

Pain is not usually a symptom of breast cancer; most people diagnosed have felt no pain. Your pain is almost certainly hormonal; your breasts are probably still growing and developing.

Speak to your mother about this; if you feel you can't do that, talk to your school nurse; she will be able to reassure you.

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