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writes:Hi! I found this lump inside my right breast and its realy sore. i just got a new bra the other day, so i guess you could say it's the bra, making me sore, but only one breast is sore and i can feel this lump inside my breast. when i touch it, it kinda moves around a bit like its not attached. its about the size of a marble. i'm so scared it might be something serious...let me know what you think. and can girls my age (16) get breast cancer??? Thanks :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 June 2009): Thanks Guys for all your help...
Yes it did come up very quickly and over night it has gotten quite a lot bigger. AHHH!!!
I'm gonna tell my mum about today and see what she thinks...
Blessings for all of you.
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 June 2009): Yeah just go to the GP, it's probably nothing to worry about, but it is DEFINITELY worth going to the GP about. I got a lump once and it turned out to be a cyst, but I was glad that I went just to take it off my mind :-) xx
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reader, TasteofIndia  +, writes (24 June 2009):
 It's possible to get breast cancer, but it's not terribly likely. I had a lump in my breast at 15... it was so scary! I went to the doctor and they ended up doing surgery and removing it. They said it was totally benign, but that they would remove it to be on the safe side. But it wasn't that bad, I remember that the anesthesia made me loopy and that was sort of fun.
It could be completely fine, but it is DEFINITELY best to go to the doctor with your issue. Nip it in the bud! If it is something dangerous for your health, the longer you leave it there, the more dangerous it becomes. Good luck, sweetness!
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reader, betty_black  +, writes (24 June 2009):
 Any one at any age can get cancer so yes that is a possibility. But also it could be a cyst or something perfectly harmless. Go see your GP.
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reader, holikdad +, writes (24 June 2009):
I'm sorry, I re-read my post and I typed something wrong.
If it came up quickly then the chances are that it's NOT cancer.
But you really should get check out by a Dr.
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reader, StudentOfLife  +, writes (24 June 2009):
 Cancer can strike at any age.
These three kinds of lumps are benign:
Cysts
Fibroadenomas
Pseudolumps
One kind of lump is malignant: Breast cancer
Cysts:
What is it? This is a harmless (benign) fluid – filled sac of tissue. It can grow right within the breast tissue.
What does it feel like? This will feel smooth and squishy. If you are pressing on a cyst, it will have some “give” to it, like a water balloon. A cyst can move around and can change in size during a menstrual cycle.
Where is it? Cysts can be located near the surface, or deeper inside, close to the chest wall. If the cyst is closer to the surface, it is easy to find and easy to distinguish from other lumps. But if it is deeper inside, it's more difficult to distinguish it from other kinds of lumps, because when you press on it, you're actually trying to work through layers of breast tissue, which may be dense and firm.
Treatment: Your doctor can help you determine that a lump is a harmless cyst, by doing an aspiration with a syringe. This procedure removes the fluid from inside the cyst, which deflates and most likely will not return.
When does it appear? Commonly appears in women who are in their 30's, 40's and 50's. They are most often found in women who are nearing menopause.
Does it show up on a mammogram? Yes. Read more about breast cysts and mammograms.
Fibroadenomas:
What is it? This is a benign group of cells that support other kinds of cell in your breast. These are made of fibrous and glandular tissues.
What does it feel like? This will feel like a round lump, and can be hard or firm. It can be moved around during a BSE.
Where is it? These can be located near the surface of the breast and are easily felt.
Treatment: A fibroadenoma can be removed, if needed, with a surgical procedure. If there is some doubt about the fibroadenoma, it can biopsied, to make sure that it is harmless.
When does it appear? Usually appears in teens and younger women. Not common in post menopausal women.
Does it show up on a mammogram? Yes. Read more about breast fibroadenomas and mammograms.
Pseudolumps:
What is it? These are benign, and may be scar tissue, hardened silicone, necrotic (dead) fat, or a rib bone pressing into breast tissue and compressing it.
What does it feel like? This kind of lump can feel quite hard and usually doesn't change shape or size during a menstrual cycle. It may or may not be moveable, depending on what it is actually composed of.
Where is it? Pseudolumps can be located near the surface, or deeper inside the breast, close to the chest wall.
Treatment: To be sure that a pseudolump is harmless, get a mammogram and ultrasound, and if those are not clear, have a biopsy done, so that a tissue sample can be analyzed by a pathologist. If it is bothersome, you can have it surgically removed.
When does it appear? If you've previously had breast surgery or enhancement done, or if a rib has shifted, then a pseudolump may occur.
Can Pseudolumps Show up on a Mammogram? Maybe. Read more about breast pseudolumps and mammograms.
Breast Cancer:
What is it? A malignant lump is made of abnormal breast tissue cells, which grows in an uncontrolled way.
What does it feel like? A malignant lump will have an irregular shape (not round) with a pebbly surface, somewhat like a golf ball. It will be very hard, like a slice of raw carrot. It may not be moveable during a BSE, but since tissue around it may move, it’s sometimes hard to know if the lump is moving, or if healthy tissue around it is moving. A clinical breast exam and a mammogram will help to clear up the diagnosis. A biopsy would provide more information about the lump.
Where is it? Breast cancer can be located near the surface, or deeper inside the breast, close to the chest wall. It can also occur in the armpit area, where there is more breast tissue.
Treatment: The lump itself may be treated with one, or a combination of therapies: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone suppression therapy. Talking with your doctor will help you decide on the best treatment plan for your particular situation.
When does it appear? Breast cancer may appear in women who are pubescent, in their fertile years, peri-menopausal, or postmenopausal.
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Source: breastcancer(dot)about(dot)com
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reader, safron +, writes (24 June 2009):
Please see a GP: he/she will feel and examine your breast and may send you for further tests. However, it is v unlikely to be cancer- there are loads of things it could be and it may stay, or go of its own accord. See a GP ASAP to put your mind at rest.
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reader, holikdad +, writes (24 June 2009):
Absolutely young girls can get breast cancer, especially if it runs in your family.
It could be an inflamed Lobule, which can happen if you've been hurt or had physical impact to that area.
If it came up quickly then the chances are that it's cancer, but it's always best to check with your Dr. so that it can be identified.
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reader, kellyxxx +, writes (24 June 2009):
 Yes, girls can get breat cancer at 16, however there are a lot of other things that it could be so try not to stress out. Go to see a doctor asap, and tell your mum or someone else in your family. There are many possibilies but its best to get it checked out to rule out cancer. X
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