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A member asked:
Should i get a mamogram? i'm 17, my gma & great gma had breast cancer, i wear a 32h bra, may have felt lumps, and one is significantly larger.
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No: No, I don't believe a mammogram is indicated in your situation. It is very common in women of your age, and all through the fertile years, to have lumps and bumps in their breasts. They tend to be highly variable in size and tenderness. For your peace of mind, I would recommend seeing a physician or nurse practitioner to examine you and reassure you.
Answered 6/27/2014
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At 17, it is : very unlikely that you have breast cancer, Although if you feel a new lump, you should see your doctor. Ultrasound, not mammography, would be the imaging study of first choice.
Answered 8/8/2014
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