Breast Cancer at 28yo?
I am young, 28yo. I have a couple breast cancer symptoms. While, I have no known lumps, I have been informed that because of my age lumps are hard to detect. I am being sent to a breast surgeon. If I have cancer, I want to know early, of course. If the surgeon doesn't offer any reassuring ideas, can I insist on a biopsy? I am not happy about that idea, however I dont want to hear at age 40 that its in an advance stage. At this point Ive had bleeding from my nipple, breast pain and soreness and growth. I went from a size B to a D and Im only a size one. If you have any personal experience to offer, that would be great.
Yes, I realize I am young and if I am diagnosed I will be of only 5% of BC cases but 5% is a number and it does happen and that's simply a number based on diagnoses and again at an early age it is difficult to detect. Anyway, I dont want to sit on my hands, particularly because I was offered no other explanation and early detection is key.
In fact if you have breast cancer you will be one of only 0.1% of breast cancer cases; 5% are under 40, 0.1% are under 30.
But of course, it does happen and I have met someone through breast cancer support networks who was diagnosed at your age.
If you are being sent for tests, then I assume they will do all possible appropriate tests including biopsy.
Because breast cancer is so very rare in young women, many doctors don't take their concerns seriously and don't refer them as emergencies, so it's good that your doctor has responded by referring you.
I know how stressful waiting for tests and results is; I hope your tests show know you have nothing serious to worry about. Good luck
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