Past 3 mos my period has been a week+ late. recently found breast lump. can breast cancer cause hormonal changes that would cause this?sawpcpmamschedu

Hormone changes: These are changes and symptoms that occur normally in reaction to hormonal changes. If you are having irregular periods, then the breast can feel lumpier and tender. This is known as fibrocystic changes (see my other posts on the topic) if you have lumps that do not feel normal to you, then i recommend you get evaluated by your doctor. Breast cancer is not typical in your age group.

Not usually...: ...But breast cancer can be seen in conjunction with ovarian cancer. That said, there are much more common causes of late periods, and the vast majority of breast lumps are not cancer. This is especially true in young women such as yourself. Good luck with your mammogram. Make me look smart. :).