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'm fifteen and I've just noticed a weird eczema around my nipple area. I think it started to appear a few months ago. I remember it being so itchy. Only now have I noticed that it is starting to form a scab type skin which some parts are hard enough to peel off. It's also producing a small amount of liquid. I think it was because I peeled off a bit of the scab. But I'm just wondering whether this is a sign of something and whether I should see a GP or not.
Hi I'm 14 male and just found a size off a peas lump just below my nipple why shall I do
i am 47 years old and have noticed a white liquid comeing out of my right breast, i havent noticed any changes in my breasts given that i think im going through the menapause as i have hot sweats at night, i have no pain and have not found any lumps do you have any ideas as to what this could be, i do have severe active crohns disease and am aware that this can sometimes present other problems but not to sure regarding this
i have a lump on my left breast and it hurts sometimes i went to my doctor and told me its normal and i can move it a round and wen i touch it it hurtsany advise im a bit worried its got bigger and then goes and then comes bk
I have recently been to the doctors as i have found a small pea-shaped lump in my right breast. She has told me to keep an eye on it and have to go back after my next period. Do you know what this lump could be? should i be worried?
hi im 24 and work out i have a lump adove both my nipples like a pea size and a big chest and i work out a lot
I am male and in the early teenage years. I have spotted a lump under my left nipple. What should I do?
I just want to thank the team at Embarrassing Bodies. I want to thank you more than words can possibly describe. My Grandmother, after watching your show detailing breast abnormalities, decided to have a few described symptoms checked with a mammogram. As a result, she has just had a mastectomy and lymph node removal. Her diagnosis: An aggressive stage 3 breast cancer, with 17 of 21 lymph nodes affected. The likelihood of metastases is high, but we now know what to expect and how to manage it. If not for your show and the fact that it is broadcast here in Australia, my Nanna would not have made it to her next breast check. With every ounce of appreciation I can muster and from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Best wishes to the whole team at Embarrassing Bodies.
I have notice that my left breast has reduced in size over the last dew weeks is this anything I need to worry about, I have not lost weight anywhere else and am quite a large lady ,x
Have a small lump in right breast feels like piece of grit, hard and small, it doesn't move itself and feels like it attached to a larger piece of tissue which moves about more easily and is softer. noticed it for almost 2 years now, hasn't changed in size just started to worry about it again. Is there anything to worry about?
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