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A 23-year-old female asked:
I have a lump about the size of an olive between my armpit and breast and im scared . my maternal grandmother also has terminal cancer. i'm 23 yrs old?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Schechteranswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Unlikely to be bad: But see your doctor and be examined. Do to your age, it's highly unlikely it's breast or other cancer, but the lump should be examined and evaluated. Make an appointment.
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Dr. Shaad Abdullahanswered
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 19 years experience
See your doctor: Benign breast lump can happen at your age but since you feel something and that you have a family history you should have your doctor examine you and send you for a mammogram. Because of your age and dense breast, best imaging modality could likely be an ultrasound or an mri. If they find it concerning, a biopsy of the lump will be the next step.
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Dr. Travis Kidneranswered
Surgical Oncology 19 years experience
See your doc: New symptoms such as these should be brought to the attention of your friendly primary care physician.
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Last updated Sep 24, 2016
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