Topic: 20 years old and scared

Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1

Posted on: May 14, 2008 08:25 am

lisagilmore wrote:

i am 20 years old and have found a lump in my left breast. i am scared because my grate grandmother died from breast cancer. my grandmother died from it. i have been to the doctors and he said that that he thinks that it is a cyst so i have to go back a week today i have had the lump for 3 months and as i started to realise that it was getting bigger i informed my doctor but it is also realy sore.

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joykeeperor… Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 155	Log in to post a reply May 14, 2008 08:45 am, edited May 14, 2008 08:52 AM by joykeeperorg joykeeperorg wrote: O hun Im sorry you are so scared right now. I was 23 when I was diagnosed. I have a huge famiy history of bc. In no way am I trying to scare you so I hope you dont take it that way. The area where my lump was sore to. Im glad that they arent just sitting on it an letting it go to see if it goes away. Try to keep good spirits an dont freak yourself out to much. Jus because of your past family history doesnt mean that you have it! I hope everything works out for you! We are all here to help you with any questions you have! Work at your own Salvations with fear and trembling Phil. 2:12 an Please visit www.joykeepers.org! Dx 8/2/2007, 5cm, Stage IIIa, 4/34 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
Nichola Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 141	Log in to post a reply May 14, 2008 08:54 am Nichola wrote: Hi Lisa You poor thing! Try and remember that even with a family history the odds on you having breast cancer at your age are extremely remote and that breast cancer lumps RARELY hurt. Lots of young women get fibroidanoemas, cysts etc... Sending you loads of love and luck.... And remember to let us know how you get on... Dx 11/28/2007, 1cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 1, 0/10 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
daisyv1958 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4	Log in to post a reply May 18, 2008 04:44 pm daisyv1958 wrote: Hi, I am sorry you are so scared. Just hang in there. I'm praying you will have good news. I certainly remember that feeling and am experiencing that myself again, as I just discovered a new lump under my lumpectomy scar. I also have a strong history of breast cancer in my family, but I was not diagnosed until I was 44. My mom was diagnosed when she was 54. I have read a study that suggests the children should start testing 10-15 yrs younger than the mother was diagnosed. That makes sense in my case, but I have 3 sisters who have been diagnosed at varous times with non-cancerous cysts and tumers. I am the only who has had cancer. A lump does not always mean cancer, even if you have a family history. You are in my prayers!! Please let us know what happens.!!

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