Youngest age for breast cancer?

Listen to your mum.

If you had breast cancer at 13, your case would make news headlines and be written up in medical journals the world over.

Breast cancer is almost unheard of in under 25s - let alone young teens - and fewer than 0.1% of all those diagnosed with it are under 30. Only 5% are under 40, and most women diagnosed with breast cancer are over 50. Some one here has suggested that if you are female having periods you are at risk of breast cancer. The opposite is true; 75% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are postmenopausal, meaning they no longer have periods.

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was classed as a 'younger woman'; I was 50.

Most breast lumps, even in women over 50, are NOT cancer.

Itchiness and rough skin suggests that this is a probably a skin condition. Did you find the lump because you were investigating the itching and rough skin? It is very likely coincidence in that case; breasts tend to be lumpy things, and if you examine them with your fingers you are pretty much certain to find lumps.

You may have read about a ten year old girl with breast cancer; her case made worldwide headline news. It was then found that she did not have breast cancer in fact, but a RARE childhood cancer which happened to be located in her breast area.

Yo don't say how long ago you noticed this lump; if it remains the same for two weeks or so, talk to your mother again about seeing a doctor to put your mind at rest. Or, talk to your school nurse; don't be embarrassed, she will be used to girls having worries like this, and will be able to advise you, and almost certainly to reassure you

Youngest Breast Cancer Patient

Breast lumps, like other symptoms, have to be considered along with other symptoms a woman may be having. For example, a new, tender lump that comes up at the same time as skin redness and a fever may be a sign of a breast infection. Still, any new lump or other change should be checked by a doctor or nurse, because at least one type of breast cancer (inflammatory breast cancer) can look a lot like an infection. Sometimes, even doctors have trouble telling the difference. Since this kind of breast cancer grows quickly, get back to the doctor right away with any breast infection that doesn't get better within a few days of being treated.

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There is no age limit to cancer of any type. A lot of Breast Cancer is fed by Estrogen and if you are female and having periods, you are producing Estrogen. But in your case, it would be very rare if it did turn out to be cancer. Have your Mom take you to a doc for a check up. It will ease your mind and you can ask questions. Perhaps the doc can give you some reading matter, on what your body is doing at this age. You could have some type of dermatitis(skin irritation. Could also be a milk duct or benign cysts. These things are not fatal. If you are having your periods, this is a huge factor. You could have swelling in your breasts 2 weeks before the onset of your period. Notice if the "lump" is larger and more sensitive during this time. It is pretty normal to have breast fluctuation during a very hormonal time.

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I was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer just over 2 years. I did partial mastectomy, chemo and radiation. My cancer was not estrogen or progestrin receptive so Herceptin wouldn't do anything for mine. I too worry everytime a feel a little twinge or soreness in that breast. Has your doctor recommended hysterectomy and having your ovaries removed? Because many breast cancers feed on estrogen this could be a good move. My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer 13 years ago, she also had young children at home and she is doing just fine now. I have found that the best thing to do is to keep positive, and get out and support others who are going through or have gone through similar situations, which also helped me tremendously with getting back on my feet,. I have to remember that I am not the only one who had/has cancer.

No you are not too young. DO NOT LISTEN to your mother. Look up youngest cancer survivor and you will find an 11 year old with your exact symptoms and the same thing everyone told her. You're too young. That girl is now a cancer survivor because she had it checked. Get yourself checked. I had the same issue at the age of 16. Same symptoms and all I got was excuses. You're never too young. The only reason doctors say you are too young is because it's basically undetectable under the age of 40 because your breasts are under developed and might not react to chemotherapy. It's basically a lazy response.

"lo-mcg" has the best answer here.

"Elpi" has a fascinating answer - 9 breast biopsies - all benign masses.

Who paid for all of those negative biopsies starting at age 16?

In the USA some 16% of the economy is health care costs.

That is the highest in the world.

I don't have all the answers - - even as a trained cancer specialist doctor.

If we biopsy 10,000 young women (under age 20) with breast lumps to find one breast cancer - is that an appropriate use of national resources? Of course it is for the one ten year old with the rare secretory carcinoma.

There are an incredible number of very young women - under age 20 - asking about breast lumps.

The only way to know is to biopsy every one. Maybe medical care should be 20% or more of the gross national product in the U.S. In U.S. medicine - no mistakes are ever allowed. There are a dozen lawyers waiting to pounce if something - no matter how rare - is ever missed. Medical care must be perfection in the U.S.

Perfection is not getting medical care 'sight unseen' over the internet.

Even if we could see and examine this lump, we would never know for sure without a biopsy.

This could be an extraordinarily rare case of Paget's disease of the breast. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pagets-disease-of...

I would suggest you get all lumps checked out, unless there was some kind of trauma to account for it.

The best way to not worry is to find out for sure.

I discovered my first of 9 breast tumors (all benign) at 16. It probably started several years before.

The itchy doesn't bother me, but the rough spot could mean several things.

I'm surprised at your mom's under-reaction; usually moms run to a doctor when it involves their own child. Are you someone who worries a lot about your health? That, in itself, should be looked into, because it could lead to OCD.

Is there another female (adult) that you could show this to?

I wish you peace so that you can enjoy being young; it lasts such a short time.

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