Can You Get Breast Cancer At Thirteen?
I was wondering what age it is possible for you to get it … should I be worried yet?
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I was wondering what age it is possible for you to get it … should I be worried yet?
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January 21st, 2010 at 11:14 am
It is possible, but extremely rare. However, there are normal growth-related changes that can create lumps in the breasts (such as fibrocysts and fibroadenomas) that are not cancerous. Only a health professional can tell for sure, so it’s still a good idea to have any lumps checked out. And all females should perform monthly breast self-examinations. If you start young, you can learn what is normal for your breasts and you’ll know if something does happen later in life.
A good web site you might want to visit ishttp://kidshealth.org/parent/question/ge…
Hope this helps.
January 21st, 2010 at 5:35 pm
talk to your doctor. new studies show that there are also environmental factors that contribute to a person’s risk of breast cancer.
January 21st, 2010 at 10:13 pm
you can get cancer at any age it dont pick out people at certain ages…i have breast cancer but im old where i go for radation and chemo i see all kinds of people and all different ages with all different types of cancer..so age is not a factor… i talked to a 8 year old boy that has a brain tumor that is cancer…he was going through radation..then he has to have chemo..but he was so brave ..oh yea i have meet a few men that has breast cancer 2…not only girls but guys to get it…
January 22nd, 2010 at 4:35 am
yea u can get breast cancer at any age. u can get any cancer at any age, sadly
u dont rly have to be worried unless u have side effects or symptoms or signs of breast cancer
check with ur doctor to make sure everythings ok
ur doctor will inform u everything u need to know
January 22nd, 2010 at 5:41 am
Yes. Learn how to do a self exam.
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:22 am
Yes, you can get breast cancer at any age– it just becomes more prominent in older people.
January 22nd, 2010 at 2:57 pm
It’s possible at any age. Don’t worry too much, I’m 18 and I’m not worried.
“The probability of breast cancer rises with age but breast cancer tends to be more aggressive when it occurs in younger women.”
January 22nd, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Breast buds cause alarm for a lot of young girls. You are just developing…that is what those bumps and lumps are honey.
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:55 pm
it is possible for anyone.. including guys too. don’t worry, there is a small chance that anyone will get it
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:41 pm
The first question to ask yourself is “what is making you ask?” Did you find something abnormal that worries you? If so, it’s worth checking out. However, you also don’t need to get yourself worked up thinking “cancer” right away. It could be something simple like a clogged gland, a simple infection, or fatty deposit. The important thing is, if you’re worried about it, talk to a parent or teacher you trust.
January 23rd, 2010 at 1:38 am
I do not think so, at thirteen your breast is just developing.
You should worry later on. And you should worry when your older, if there´s somebody in your family who had suffered cancer or if you haven´t breastfeed you baby.
January 23rd, 2010 at 4:34 am
What has brought you to ask this question? If it is something you have read or heard some where than all you need to do is conduct a self exam right now, and your health care provider can show you and even has a cool fake breast that will show you what to look for. If you came to this question because you found something that bothers you than set up an appointment right away to have it examined, and don’t be shy. There is another exam you can perform on your self and although most teens are not informed of it, and often are told not even to touch it, is one to check for cervical cancer. This is far more common in teens, I found my own lump at 15 and that prompted me to ask questions, but teens should have regular paps to check for this. But in between you can check for abnormalities your self, by getting to know your own body. There is lots of information available on how to check and what to check for, if you have any questions my email is available.