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A 17-year-old female asked:
Im 17yrs old and i have some breast cancer symptoms i.e breast size not equal , pain under my left breast , and my back always hurt .
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Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Breast symptoms: The symptoms you mention can be from a variety of causes so please see your doctor to determine what is going on. That will give you peace of mind and things may be better than you think. Peace and good health.
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Dr. Stuart Merlanswered
45 years experience
Probably not cancer: The good news is that breast cancer is rare in 17 year olds. Even if you have a family history, your age would make it unlikely. Unfortunately, that is not a guarantee of it being nothing serious. I would recommend you see your primary care doctor or gynecologist for a more complete evaluation of the situation. Mastitis, an inflammation of the breast tissue could potentially cause your symptoms.
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Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
Get Medical Checkup: Unless there is a recent change in size of one of your breasts, it can be a normal variation in size between the two breasts which are sometimes unequal in size, yet it is normal. However, if you feel the change is recent(within one year) then a physical examination by a doctor would be the best choice for you to rule out any abnormal growth(tumor) in the breast
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Last updated Apr 15, 2018
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