im nearly 30 and im a healthy woman with no medical problems but over the last few months my right breast aches nearly all the time and my nipple is only sore when im holding something close or cuddling one of my children,the ache also goes up to my arm pit.i can feel no lumps and there is no rash,im not pregnant or breastfeeding and my periods are normal.im worried about it being breast cancer even though breast cancer does not run in my family,i phoned my doctor but they are fully booked and my appointment is not until april.any advice would be great
many thanks
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could this be breast cancer?
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Posted 2 years ago #
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Go book a appointment with your doc right now!!!! better to be safe than sorry!!!
Posted 2 years ago # -
I am a breast cancer survivor and I had no lumps or pain it was dc is. Breast cancer at 30 is unusual but there is no harm in checking it out. BTW whats with these doctors that don't have time to see a patient with concerns like yours.
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It could be any number of things, if you do not feel a lump it most likely is not cancer, however, this is not always the case. It could be an infection, or a bruise (that you cant see) but I would go ahead and mention it to your doctor to be safe. :)
Posted 2 years ago # -
That doesnt really sound like breast cancer. Typically breast cancer presents as a painless, firm lump. Kinda like a marble attached to the breast tissue.
Very easily could be a pulled muscle, or something along those lines. Also, at 30 its still quite rare to have breast cancer.
Posted 2 years ago # -
You did the breast cancer check right? If not, you can look it up.But also, check your bra.Make sure it's not too tight, and don't wear it when you go to bed, because that cuts off circulation and such.This was my problem, especially when I breathed or laughed.Hope I helped.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Possibly, but you should go to your physician to confirm the diagnosis. Good luck and God bless!
Posted 2 years ago # -
Sorry to say but it sounds like it... When doing self exams I was told to look for a small frozen pea.
Go to the doc!!
Good luck.
Posted 2 years ago # -
The chances of breast cancer at your age are extremely low; fewer than 0.1% of all those diagnosed with breast cancer are under 30 (and only 5% are under 40).
Most breast lumps, even in older women, aren't cancer - over 80% of all breast lumps considered suspicious enough for biopsy turn out to be benign.
If you've only just discovered this lump, monitor it for two weeks and if it's still there and worrying you, see your doctor for reassurance. Even those of us who've already had breast cancer are advised to wait two weeks before consulting a doctor when we notice anything worrying.
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