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I am 18 years old and off late i've noticed a lump in my breast, could it possibly be breast cancer?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Unlikely to be pbm: At your age this is more likely to be benign cysts. A trip to your doc during regular office hours for an exam would be my first step to resolve your question.

Dr Diede and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/7/2016

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A member asked:

I am 18 years old and off late i've noticed a lump in my breast, could it possibly be breast cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Diede and another doctor agreed

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