i'm a twenty years old with a family history of breast cancer. i noticed a lump that has grown over the past few months. should i be concerned?

Question

Hi im only 32 years old & i just noticed a lump on my right breast. . About the size of a quarter .. Should i b concerned about breast cancer?

Answer 1

Unlikely: It is unlikely at the age of 20 that it would be breast cancer. However, if you are concerned and have a family history, you should have an exam performed by your primary care provider.

Answer 2

Have it checked: At your age, it is unlikely to be breast cancer, rather it is probably a benign lesion. Pending on the age your family members were diagnosed with breast cancer can have a bearing on whether or not you should be concerned. With your family history of breast cancer, it wouldn't hurt to have it checked out.

Answer 3

Obvious: I think the fact that you asked the question shows that you are concerned, and with some reason. Although it is rare for someone your age to have breast cancer, it can happen--particularly in women with a strong family history, or known carriers of the breast cancer genes brca1 or brca2. Please see your doctor who can better assess your risk.

Answer 4

Yes: It increases the relative risk of one developing breast cancer.

Answer 5

Any: Any family history is important - both maternal and paternal - but 1st degree (mothers, sisters, daughters) carry the most weight. The further out one gets on the tree, the thinner and weaker the branches get. For risk calculations, the gail model includes only 1st degree relatives, the claus model includes 1st and 2nd degree.

Answer 6

Family History BC: Hi, medical investigators typically used the gale questionnaire re: breast cancer risk.The questions would be a first degree relative age less than 50 years old who developed breast cancer. A first degree relative with a brca 1 or 2 mutation. Note:both mother and father's side. This model of familial risk for breast cancer is not as reliable as once was thought. Pls seek bc genetic counselor eval.

Answer 7

If you plot your: Pedigree, you will see that all the women (and men) in previous generations did not develop breast cancer, so your genes *may* carry risk, but do not determine your fate. If you are tested for brca 1/2 and are positive, your risk is quite high that you will devlope breast and or ovarian cancer, but this is where genetic esting and counseling can delier answers and peace of mind. Go!

Answer 8

Options: 1st-a family history does not mean its a predetermined fact for you but influences risk. Options include 1)increased screening incl. Bmri, 2)chemo prevention such as tamoxifen/raloxifene which reduce the risk of er+ tumors by 40-50%, 3)prophylactic ic surgery which is usually reserved for known brcamutation carriers where the lifetime risk may approach 70-90%.

Answer 9

See your doctor: Talk to your doctor regarding your family risks & have a yearly breast examination. Ask if there is a genetic counselor in your area to consult with.

Answer 10

Depends: Many people have a distant relative who had breast cancer late in life and that is not an indication for brca testing. There are certain criteria like very young breast cancer, male breast cancer, triple negative breast cancer before age 60, and others. Visit your family doc or gyn to see if you need a referral to a genetics health professional for testing.

Answer 11

Possibly: To figure out if BRCA testing would be useful for you, it depends on the number of individuals with breast cancer in your family, the age at development of breast cancer, degree of relatedness (first-degree etc.), and history of other ancillary cancers. This type of information can determine if you are at higher risk for breast cancer and if you are then BRCA testing may be useful

Answer 12

No help to worry: Have a yearly breast physical exam, perform self exams, have yearly mammogram after age 40. You could also see a genetic counselor for brca genetic testing, but that only accounts for about 15% of breast cancer. No help to worry, cannot change your relatives.

Answer 13

Depends on age: In order to answer this question, we need to know the age at diagnosis of the relative(s) and how this person is related to you. You can seek out a breast center or breast specialist who can do a risk assessment and follow you in a high risk program.

Answer 14

Yes: Yes, usually if there is strong family history of breast cancer, you are at a higher risk to develop it. You usually need to start your mammogram early, if the concern is high you might want to have a test to check if you carry brca 1 or 2 genes, that are breast cancer genes.

Answer 15

Not to worry: If several members of the family have had breast Ca then the BRACA gene should be examined. If present then there is a familial history. If not then Br Ca is acquired. That represents 7% of women susceptible each year. Doing a monthly self exam and a single mammogram should be sufficient. If mammo neg then repeat at age 40 with montlhy physical and physician exam yearly will be sufficient

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