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Grand Poohbah
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Jul 02, 2009 at 08:36 PM
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i found a lump in my breast, i'm a nervous wreck i told my mom and she said it very big so she's making me go to the doctor. are all lumps usually cancer? i feels like the size of a golf ball i kinda feel like its cancer from all those xrays i've had
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Jul 02, 2009 at 09:15 PM
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Hi I_miss_my_kitty,
No, lumps are not always cancerous. Is it possible? Sure, but try not to worry. (I know, how can you not) Lumps are very common. Good for you for telling your mom! Here's a paragraph and a link to an article. I hope it eases your mind a bit. Breast cancer is extremely rare in 18 year olds so your doctor was correct in thinking it would not be cancer. The most common “lumps” that are found in adolescent’s or young adult’s breasts are cysts (small collections for fluid) and fibroadenomas (extra normal breast glands and fibrous tissue). Both are benign (not cancerous) but cause women to worry. http://www.teengrowth.com/index.cfm?...ID_Advice=7946 |
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Poohbah
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Jul 02, 2009 at 09:20 PM
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No not all lumps are cancer. I know a few women who have had lumps, and had them checked and it was nothing to worry about. I know this is really scary for you, but go to the Dr.
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Jul 02, 2009 at 09:23 PM
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Most of those lumps are benign (not cancer).
But you do have to go to the doctor to have it looked at and treated. |
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Jul 06, 2009 at 11:12 AM
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((((((((Kitty)))))))))) Hope the docs appt goes well. I freaked out about "lumps" myself, but I always figured it was how I was made...
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Jul 06, 2009 at 05:58 PM
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thanks for your support everyone. i saw the doctor he said it isn't cancer. its a mass that keeps growing while i grow i'm going to get it removed, i'm going back to see him on wednesday.
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Poohbah
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Jul 06, 2009 at 06:48 PM
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I'm glad everything worked out good for you. Take Care
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Jul 07, 2009 at 03:40 AM
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Good to hear that all is well with you.... ((( hugs )))
I've a few cyst in each breast that my doctor has been watching for years and they have remained just what they are - watery cyst and nothing else. |
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