A 42-year-old member asked:

Lump on breast in a 15 year old girl. possible cancer symptom?

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Dr. Brian Lawendaanswered

Radiation Oncology 25 years experience

Possible, but rare: Have your doctor exam the breast. It is very rare for breast cancer to present at such a young age.

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