Conditions
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among women in the UK. However, unbeknown to many, it is a cancer that also affects around 300 men each year as well (usually over the age of 60). Breast cancer is caused by the breasts cells multiplying and dividing too rapidly resulting in a lump or a thickened area of tissue in either breast, so it’s important to notice changes in the appearance, feel or shape of your breasts, as well as changes to the nipple, such as inversion, discharge or a rash on, or around, the nipple. Factors like: age, family history, being overweight or obese, alcohol and radiation can contribute to getting this condition. There are different types of breast cancer, but the most common is ductal breast cancer, which accounts for about 80% of all cases. Like all cancers, it’s possible for breast cancer to spread to other parts of the body if it remains untreated.
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i am 14 and for about 2-3years now i have noticed that in the centre of my nipple there is like a yellow puss. it isnt really liquidy but almost as if it has settled there. lately i have started to pick out the yellow substance inside my nipple and it is sticky and gunky. when i remove the yellow substance from the centre of my nipple though there is like a dent in my nipple like a gap where it was and when i remove it a few days later i will check and it will of came back! also it can be very painful too. can you tell me what this is please? also should i get it checked out by my g.p? because so far i haven't told my mother or father about this i am just keeping it to myselff. whilst i am here also around my nipples i have almost like yellow spots i haven't tried to squeeze them or anything but are they normal? these two things make me feel extremely abnormal and self concious
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Hi, the doctor recently discovered a lump behind one of my nipples. Is it possible this could be cancer or just an abcess? I'm 23 years old and there is a history of breast cancer in my family. I'm waiting on a mammogram and ultrasound but i'm really worried this could be bad.
I am 17 years old and I have recently noticed a smallish red lump next to my right nipple. I am very conserned as different forms of cancer has ran in my mothers side of the family. The lump is also slightly sore to the touch, please help I am very worried.
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HI I,m a 44yr woman and very recently i,ve noticed that the far left side my left breast is extremely sore. its like a sharp shooting pain and sore to touch there are no lumps, is there an explanation for this.
I'm thirteen and i've got a small lump under one of my nipples. It's hard and isn't sore or painful but I'm worried about what it is. What should I do?
heya i am 17 years old and i have noticed since i was about 15 i have alot of lumps in my breasts i went to the doctor and she sed sum people inherite it from the family my mum has lumpy breasts to but i am really worried coz breasts cancer runs in the family could you help me with this thanx
I am 14 years old coming up to 15 and about 2 weeks ago, i noticed i had a small lump whick went when my nipple was erected. Im really worried this could be breast cancer. Both of my breasts are really tender at the moment, could this be part of puberty? :) thanks for your help.
i am 17years of age i have had this hard lump size of a 1p coin on my left breast just about above the nipple and it hard i had it for about 3months it not got bigger but both breast are sore when i feel it it does not move i did go to the doctors they wanted me to go to the breast care place but i was to scared to go no i am worried it cancer i am worried it to late
how can i know what is a 'bad' lump in my breast, and what are just glands?
im 27 and have 4 daughters i noticed about 4 months ago a small lump on my right breast it hasnt gone away i went to the doctor but he said i was worrying about nothing and that it was probably a blocked milk duck,ive now started getting sharp shooting pains there and a ache in my back on the right side can you give me any advise?the problem i have is that i have a fear of death and although i dont feel this condition is worsened because of my fear my doctor is aware of it and i dont feel now if i go to him with a problem he will take me seriosly.please help!
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