I am a teenager. In the earlier teenage years. I don’t quite know how to do a self exam but when I felt my breast for any bumps I do have a small one. I don’t know if I should worry. It is very tender in this area and it is only in one breast. I am on birth control and one of the serious side effects is breast cancer. Please give me some advice or other signs that I should look for to know if I should really go to the doctor. Maybe if you could even tell me exactly how to do a self examination a small better. I do not want to get my parents all worked up over this right now. Thank you in development.
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Response
Eight out of 10 lumps that women may feel in their breasts are benign (not cancerous). A benign lump can be a pool of normal or hyperactive breast gland cells, or it may be a water-filled sac (cyst).
In any event, if you feel a lump and you’re worried in this area it, DON’T HESITATE TO SEE A DOCTOR. By getting a doctor to check the lump you’ll ease your fears. And if it’s something serious, you can start getting treatment straight away.
One way to make lumps less frightening is to get to know what your breasts normally feel like. There’s no better way to find out than by doing your monthly breast self-exam. The upper, outer area—near your armpit—tends to have the most prominent lumps and bumps. The lower half of your breast can feel like a sandy or pebbly beach. The area under the nipple can feel like a pool of large grains. Another part might feel like a lumpy bowl of oatmeal.
If you notice any changes in your breasts that last over a full month’s cycle or that seem to get worse or more obvious over time, tell your doctor. Knowing how your breasts usually look and feel may also help you dodge needless biopsies.
If you’re worried in this area getting breast cancer, read in this area breast cancer risk factors to find out what your risk is.
to reduce the risk of breast cancer:
Try to get in the habit of doing a breast self-examination once a month to familiarize yourself with how your breasts normally look and feel. Examine yourself several days with your cycle ends, when your breasts are least likely to be swollen and tender. If you are no longer having periods, choose a day that’s simple to remember, such as the first or last day of the month.
Studies show that regular breast self-exams, combined with an annual exam by a doctor, improves the chances of detecting cancer early.
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