Post Message ] [ 
Message Board ] [ 
Search ] [ 
FAQ ]Welcome to the WIN Against Breast Cancer message board. WIN ABC is pleased to provide an opportunity for you to have some of your concerns addressed. Please be aware that your questions will be directed to other visitors to this site. Medical information posted may not have been submitted by a healthcare professional specializing in breast health and breast cancer care. If you would like to direct specific questions to the staff at WIN ABC, or are in need of one-on-one support and information, please complete the Personal Profile Form, send an email to mail@winabc.org or call us at 626-332-2255. Toll-free: 1-866-2WINABC (866-294-6222) Please take a moment to read our Privacy Policy. |
Please submit only once, then click "reload page" to see the updated board. Thank you.
| Our site is not a place to post advertisements of any kind. Any such messages will be removed. Please respect that this is a forum to help people address issues relative to breast health and breast cancer. |
Post Message ] [ Message Board ] [ Search ] [ FAQ ]Posted by Shelly Blechman on 6/10/2003 from 216.117.218.35:In reply to: questions posted by shirly on 6/8/2003 from 208.191.77.147:
I understand your concerns over finding a lump. While it is true that if you are younger, you are less likely to have breast cancer, young women still do get breast cancer (although you did not state your age).
There is no way to be able to determine precisely what is going on without a proper examination by a doctor. There are many things that might be possible. As 80% of all breast lumps are benign, the odds are in your favor. There are many benign breast conditions including: infection, cysts or a fibroadenoma. However, I feel it is always best to check it out. I recommend that you make an appointment to see your OB/GYN or another provider and be persistent.
The reason that some doctors tell young women to wait are that a) breast cancer is more rare in younger women and b) because young women’s breast are so dense that little is likely to show up on a mammogram. But there are other tests, such as an ultrasound that could determine if the lump is solid or fluid-filled. Also, some say that if it hurts it is probably not cancer, but that is not always true. You will probably have a mammorgram first to see if anything shows up, then there are additional tests if that is not conclusive. You may see a doctor to see if she can aspirate some fluid, perhaps it is a cyst. It may be cyclical and arise during your menstruation period. It could be a blocked mammary duct or any number of things. But our mantra is “WHEN IN DOUBT, CHECK IT OUT!”
If you would like, I can send you specific information about breast changes, breast self-exams and breast cancer, free of charge. I would also be glad to speak with you directly. You may email me with your telephone number or call me.
Shelly Blechman
Program Director
WIN Against Breast Cancer
536 S. Second Ave, Suite K
Covina, Ca 91723
www.winabc.org
shelly@winabc.org
866-2 WIN ABC (294-6222)
Please submit only once, then click "reload page" to see the updated board. Thank you.Follow Ups:
Our site is not a
place to post advertisements of any kind. Any such messages
will be removed. Please respect that this is a forum to help people
address issues relative to breast health and breast cancer.
Post Message ] [ Message Board ] [ Search ] [ FAQ ]
WIN Against Breast CancerTM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.