Comments on: I have a lump in my breast. Does that mean I have cancer?

By: beff

beff — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:21:03 +0000

hey im beff,
um im 13 from AUS and i have white lumps over my left nipple, is this normal? or is it a sign of cancer or what? i also have a funny red rash thing rather close to the lumps, i am extremely worried :/ please help? like is it a form of cancer or what?

By: Busisiwe

Busisiwe — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:42:53 +0000

Hi, I discovered that I had a breast lump at the age of 16.. and I went to my nearest clinic and they refered me to a hospital….and the doctors said it was a normal fibroadenoma but I was’n t satisfied with their response cause I believed that their was more to it….I’ ve had it for 7 years now, and they told me it would dissapear on it’s own, but after 7 years it still remains and grows and experiencing pain around my armpits and ribs ans back pains, Im very worried and recently joined a cancer association and they refered me to hospital and asked for it to be removed since the doctors really gave a hard time about removing the lump for 7 years.

By: Avril

Avril — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:35:19 +0000

Hi Karina,
I think you should speak to someone about this, as you are 10 years old I do not think you have breast cancer. Not all lumps are breast cancer. You are worried and so the very best thing to do is tell your parents (or ask you parents to make you a doctors appointment). Your parents don’t have to visit the doctor with you (they can wait in the waiting room) and the doctor will be able to put your mind at rest. Don’t keep worrying about this by yourself, your smart so I know you’ll be able to talk to someone

By: sherry

sherry — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:02:11 +0000

hi i just found out at my mamagram.that they found 3 white dots.going for a boipsy next week.can you have pain with breast cancer.

By: karina

karina — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:18:43 +0000

Hi my name is Karina, and I think I may have breast cancer . Am 10 years old and am scared of the future ,I have seen and felt on my right breast a small lump on my nipple which is going unbumpy,it hurts when I press onto it and its, bigger than the other breast and the lump doesnt hurt . The left breast has , three tiny lumps on the nipple ,it doesnt hurt at all if I press it , its smaller than the other breast and the lumps dont hurt me.

I am from the UK , am 10 years old , I would not whant to tell my parents unless I do have breast cancer or tumoar etc. and dont tell MY or any other doctors .

am scared of my future and I would like my massage to be read carefully and be replayed as fast as someone can and please feel free for questioning but dont ask for pics thank you

By: Avril

Avril — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:35:08 +0000

I wouldn’t be too worried if the breast clinic thought it was a fibroadenoma. The fact it hurts isn’t a “bad” sign. Often lumps that are cancer don’t hurt, but you can’t tell just by looking at them.

I don’t know how they can tell for sure that it’s not cancerous, I’m not sure what sort of scan you had which is why you need to go back to your GP and ask, it will be in your notes. Often the type of scan you get depends on your age.

If I were you I would go back to your GP and point out that it still hurts (even if that means they refer you back to the breast clinic). Say that it is still worrying you. If your GP doesn’t want to refer you back to the breast clinic then suggest they keep and eye on it (perhaps arrange a further check up when you are there?) and refer you if it’s still causing you bother.

By: louise

louise — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:48:00 +0000

hi there i have a lump just under my left breast i have been to the breast clinic and they said it looks like a fibroadenoma and its not cancerous its started hurting again as it stoped hurting the time i went to the clinic its like every time i cough or strain it really hurts and i can feel it im still worried how do they no its not cancerous just looking under a scaner they didnt take fluid or any thing they just looked at it and sent me on my way ! please can you give me some advice

By: Avril

Avril — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:20:02 +0000

You need to ask your own doctor (even if it doesn’t hurt). If you are in the UK you should make an appointment with your GP, they get asked about lumps all the time so don’t worry about feeling embarassed. Most lumps (9/10) aren’t cancer. If you are young (under 40-50 years) it is very unlikey to be anything to worry about BUT, you won’t know until you’ve seen a doctor.

If you are in the UK you can ask to see a female doctor, make sure it’s the first thing you say when you go in the door. Say “this is worrying me, I’ve found a lump in my breast…” (otherwise you might chicken out!). The doctor will probably want to feel it but that’s about all.

Maybe you could give Breast Cancer Care a ring on 0808 800 6000? They will be able to talk to you about going to the doctors.

http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/

By: sandra

sandra — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:44:35 +0000

i have a lump on my right breast it doesnt hurt but im scared to go to the doctor what shld i do