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 had a lumpectony in 2004 i didnt have a lump but since i started tamoxifen i have a rash in both my ankles it is purple theres no pain it just isnt nice to look at doc says ill need to live with it i also put on 2 stone in weight what can i do ive joined curves diet classes to no avail help
I have a lump in my breast and have been to see two separate doctors and both have told me that it is just a cyst. I was advised that it was just due to the fact that i am on birth control (the coil) and it would go away in two weeks. It has been about 3 months and the lump has gotten bigger. Please can you give me some advise.
I keep getting a shooting burning sensation in my left breast It is not regular & I feel like I'm being a hypercondriact if I go to the Dortors. Is this something for me to bw worried about?
my nipple has lost its roundness and has become blotchy round the edge, help.?
I get very dry skin
/ itchy nipples.Do you think this normal.
I had my little boy in nov 06. I actively breast fed for 1mth resulting in nipples becoming cracked sore & getting mastitis. I went on to express milk full time for a further 3 mths. Since then my nipple has become inverted. This is not continuously mainly when wearing a bra. I have pain in my breast too which is not pre menstrul. Ive had this checked out with an ultrasound which was normal. I appear to have a white substance sitting inside my cracked nipple too. This has been 12mths now should i get re-checked, do i need a mammagram im 35.
I would advise anyone who has found a lump to see their GP and insist on a referral to a breast clinic- check out NICE guidelines for referral. My GP told me the lump in my breast (grade 2 invasive breast cancer) was only a cyst. If you have a lump, get it checked out and don't be fobbed off by being told you're too young for BC. Unfortunately younger women i.e. those under 50, can and do get BC. As someone who has had breast cancer and a mastectomy, I must comment that I find it offensive for a woman with a mastectomy to be included in a programme called "Embarressing Bodies". Why is having had a mastectomy something to be embarressed about?? A diagnosis of cancer is classed as a disability- would channel 4 include other people with disabilities on this programme?? I am not embarressed by my mastectomy- I am a survivor of this disease and proud of what I've managed to cope with and achieve.
I have a few white/pink sort of spots on both my nipples…is this normal?
i have two lumps of sagging skin under each arm. i don't know whether it is lymph nodes or what. doc says to try and take some exercise to tone up, but they've been there for over 4 years now and i can't even wear vest tops anymore. i look ridiculous!
i have recently noticed that if i press my right brest on the side, i get what i call a stinging pain, it has only been there for a few weeks maybe a month and it is not premenstrual as i have noticed that it has been there since my last period i am not sure if this is anything to worry about or not. Could you please put my mind as ease.
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