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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hi im 24 years old and recently i examined my breast and have found a hard pea sized lump in my left breast and it is painful to touch im worried but too scared to go to the doctor
im 38yrs old and have green discharge from my left breast it is also very sore on the side just under my armpit my nipple is quite painful although the pain seems to come from inside ive spoken to my gp and he has refered me to a breast surgeon ive been waiting 4months for my appointment and still have two more months to wait but the pain is getting worse should i be worried
hi im 13 and my breast have little lumps which makee up a big lump what do i doo and iss there anyway to make them grow faster i havent evan started my periods
i am 46 years old, for about 2 months now my breast are swollen and very tender and sore,my periods are not regular ive been to the doctors about my periods and had a blood test the results say im going through the change but im very concerned now about my breasts, some days they are so tender i have to wear a bra in bed to give them a bit of support
I found a spot under my arm a while ago and it went away after a few months, but it didnt hurt. This time i found another spot which i find very painful. I think it is the same as before. I am worried but am too scared to go to the doctor.
Hi, I am 39 yrs old, the last 3 months may be more both my brest have become sore and slightly swollen,as if i was pregnant,I have also in my left breast which looks like a bluish quite clear gell,also in my rigth but not all the time, it does seem to be more pain full 2 weeks before my period,i am also about 6 stone over weight,
Hi i am 17 and when i squeeze the nipple i get like hard pussy come from my nipple what could this be and is it anything to worry about?
Hi. Im 16 years old and a couple of days ago i found a small, slightly purple circle on my right breast. I dont want to seem like im over reacting which is why i havnt said anything to my parents. I dont really know what to do?
i have a bit of a problem,one of my breasts ache and it feels a bit heavier than the other one ive felt them but cant feel anyhting but im a bit scared
Hi im 14 and i have a small mole underneath my left breast, is this anything i should be worried about? thanks.
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