Question 1

is it possible for a 14 year old girl to get breast cancer?

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Almost-never.: Breast cancer is very rare in women under 30 and increases in incidence the older you get.  The statistical probabibility of having breast cancer at 14 is less than the probability of winning a million dollars in the lottery.

Question 2

can a 12 year old girl get breast cancer?

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Breast Cancer Rare: Primary breast cancer is rare before age 25 yrs. When breast cancer is seen in an adolescent, it is frequently caused by spread from another site in the body or from structures within the breast such as tumors of blood vessels. However, onset of periods before 12 yrs and prior radiation treatment near breasts is linked to adult breast cancer in teens. Consult your child's doctor if a mass is felt.

Question 3

could a 13 year old girl get breast cancer?

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Very unlikely: While anything is possible, breast cancer in a teenager is almost unheard of. Pubertal breast nodularity is the most common finding. See her doctor for an examination.

Question 4

had symptoms over the past year that make me worry it could be breast cancer - but how likely would it be for an 18 yr old girl? nan & her sis had it

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Highly unlikely: Although it is highly unlikely you should see the gynecologist for the symptoms you are having.  Does your mom or an older sister have breast cancer?  Have any of the women in your family had a positive genetic test like BRCA gene?

Question 5

is it possible that 14 year old girls can develop breast cancer?

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It's rare: Although it's pretty rare, it is possible for a 14-year-old to have an invasive carcinoma of the breast; it's also possible for there to be a mistake or confusion in diagnosis.

Question 6

my fourteen year old daughter fears she might have breast cancer. my sister says she is too young to have it, is she correct?

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Too young: Hormonal influence is most common cause of breast pain in a teen. An ultrasound can provide reassurance and check for cysts or other benign non cancerous growth

Question 7

can a seventeen yo girl get breast cancer?

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Very rare: Anything can happen but breast cancer in a teenager is extremely rare. She should see a doctor for an examination.

Question 8

is it possible for a 14yo to get breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's very rare and these are unusual cancers. A young woman at this time in her life probably has many questions that a physician can help answer, and if she is questioning, these should not be dismissed just by reassuring, "cancer is very unlikely.".

Question 9

breast lump under nipple in 14 yr old male, could i have breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: ..But not impossible. Furthermore, it could be something else of importance so i suggest it gets checked.  Best to y'all.

Question 10

without any family past, how common is breast cancer in a teen girl, and what are signs/symptoms?

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Very rare: Without family history, you should not be concerned about breast cancer at your age. You may consult this site for more information on this topic.

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