Apr
I am a bit paranoid bout getting breast cancer, no one in my family has had it and i am only 26, but my left breats hurts all the time in a particular place, i dont think i can feel nething but not sure, my bf can't feel nething. i recently had a chest xray and a blood test to test white blood cell levels as i had infection - nothing to do with pain. so would these things have picked it up if there was nething there?
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Neither of these tests would either confirm or exclude cancer, though it is pretty rare in your age group. If you remain concerned go back to your GP and explain your worries to him.
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Breast cancer is very unusual in someone as young as you are, especially where there is no family history, but it does happen
However, what you describe isn't a typical breast cancer symptom. Signs and symptoms of possible breast cancer are:
change in size - one breast may have become noticeably larger or lower
nipple change - if it becomes inverted (pulled in) or changes its position or shape
rash - on or around the nipple
discharge - from one or both nipples
puckering or dimpling - around nipple
swelling – in your armpit or around your collarbone (from lymph nodes)
lump or thickening - that feels different from the rest of the breast tissue - but remember that most breast lumps are not cancerous. Most cancerous breast lumps are not painful, but some are - mine was.
It's unlikely to be breast cancer, but as nobody can diagnose you here, it would be a good idea to see your doctor to put your mind at rest. Even if the pain is hormonal, s/he may be able to help.
A doctor is unlikely to order a mammogram on someone of your age, as young women's breast tissue is too dense to give reliable results. If your doctor has any reason to suspect cancer, though, s/he will refer you for tests.
Good luck.
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To detect breast cancer we need to do specialized breast imaging. Breast self examination is about 60% sensitive. Mammography is about 50% sensitive and ultrasound is about 50% sensitive. In a patient under 35 years old we do not advocate using x-rays for screening unless a mass is felt. If you and your doctor do not feel a mass breast pain is not that worrisome. There are many causes of breast pain. If you do not have a strong family hisotory then I would simply tell you that you have done enough! If you had a strong family history or know you have the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes being positive then you can have MRI screening which does not use any ionizing radiation. MRI is the most sensitive test we have (using 3T MRI) for finding breast cancer. It is 98% sensitive to find early invasive cancer and 92% sensitive for DCIS which are verry early forms of cancer. It is superior to mammography and ultrasound but must be used judiciously. Ask your physician or check out our website for more information. www.3tbreastmri.com
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Breast cancer at a young age is a reality. I am 29 and diagnosed 2 months ago. My husband did find a lump but we thought it was nothing, got it checked and it was cancer. If you are really fearful talk to your doctor. Mammograms do not always catch lumps in young women, mine didn't I would recommend an ultrasound. Also I had a CBC done and nothing was abnormal and then diagnosed a couple weeks later. I don't mean to scare you but unfortunately it is reality. All I can say is get checked and talk to someone. I wish you the best of luck.
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You need not worry about having breast cancer, as pain is not a common symptom until disease progress. Lump is absent, the cause of your pain though must be investigated. It would be good if you visit a doctor nearby.
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Believe it or not, sometimes you can get lumps (not cancer) from drinking sodas. A nurse practionier told us that once. But if you ever feel something isn't right, contact your physician and get it checked out.
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why dont you go and see your GP if you are worried and see if you can have a mammogram to set your mind at rest?