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 have found a lump on the inside of my boob im 28 and have not noticed this before im due my period this week is the lump due to that or should i have it looked at by a doctor please help thanks x
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i am 14 years old and in both of by breasts i have 1 big lumps and it hurts to feel for the lumps, im not shure what they are, are they lumps that you get when they are growing please help me, im too scared to go to the doctors Thanks.
i am 17 years old and a few years ago noticed a lump in my left armpit when i went to the doctors they said it was a 'fat pad' i have still got it and have just noticed a very small lump in my right breast. could it be serious?
Hi, Im 23 years old, there is dishcharge coming out of my nipple, its yellowish. I have been to the doctors and she is sending me to a breast clinic, but hasnt told me what she think it is. I come off the coil in june, i had it in for 2 to 3months. please could you tell me what it could be and what they are gonna do at the clinic.
hi im 14 years old,and i have a dry, itchy, lump type thing. i really dont know what it is and i am very scared. i dont want to tell my mum yet in case it is nothing. also the rash is on the nipple area and i think it is spreading, there is a type of lump on the bottom area. i have been using hdromol oil ( or something like that) and i think its been gettin better, i really need to know what it is.. plzz.
iam am an 14 year old boy and i was doing sports when i felt my left chest aching when i got back home i felt it and under neath the skin directly underneath the nipple were 2 lumps kinda stuck together and the same on the other side im a bit worried and dont know what it could be
i have just been to my doctor for a breast check as they felt a bit lumpy. she really hurt me, pinching and squeezing, and said i should go back in a couple of weeks on what would ne just after my next perod (i had a partial hysterctomy 2 years ag, still have ny ovaries). i am now scared of going back in case she hurts me again! i'm also really worried as to why she wants me to go back as she did state that she felt nothing untoward. please help,thanks
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i have small pinkish spots on my nipples more on one than the other. i went to the doctor thinking it was a rash but that was a while a go and it is still here its been at least over 2 months. i dont think its montgomarys tubules because im definatly not pregnant and i read that it only happens with mums or mums to be. is this normal?
im 14 and used to have skin cancer, i got rid of it and go for regular check ups at the hospital but now im worried i have breast cancer. ive had lumps in my breast since i was 11 but thought it was just something to do with puberty, i researched about it on the internet anyway and it said they were supposed to go in few months. im really worried im only 14! please help!
I was watching your programme when it said about checking your boobs for a lump and i felt something at the time i was on the pill and after coming off it feels like my lump has gone down but im still worried and dont want to go and is too embarassed to see the doctor could i be because of the pill?
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