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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Cancer / January 2004just out of curiosity....
Cancer runs rampant on my mom's side of the family and I wish I knew if it ran on my dad's side and I also know that I'm probably genetically predisposed to getting cancer. So, just out of curiosity, I'm still breastfeeding my infant but still do the monthly exams and I found a small, semi-hard to hard pea-like nodule a couple of times close to my collarbone/shoulder area but then it seems to disappear.... sometimes I find it a couple months in a row and then on the 3rd exam it's gone or I find it for only one month and upon the second, third and fourth, it's gone.... my doc hasn't said anything when I go in for my well exams so I suppose he hasn't felt anything.... is this something to be worried about? does size contribute to cancer risk (meaning if someone's a size B cup or DD is there a difference in risk factor there or is it pretty much the same?) or is it simply not factored in at all? I'm a firm believer in "Knowledge is Power" so.... that's why I'm asking. I honestly don't believe that what I've found a couple of times is anything to be too worried about but I do let my doctor know immediately and he'll have me re-exam within a few weeks and if it's there, I generally go in for my own peace of mind.... either way, I already know what I'd do if I found out I had breast cancer.... or any cancer for that matter.... aggressive treatment. Thanks in advance!  Signature"Many have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it. You remain responsible, forever, for what you have tamed." ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery > does size > contribute to cancer risk (meaning if someone's a size B cup or DD is there > a difference in risk factor there or is it pretty much the same?) or is it > simply not factored in at all? obesity is indeed associated with increased risk of breastcancer; apparently related with a higher estrogen level http://dceg2.cancer.gov/pdfs/key9512182003.pdf > I'm a firm believer in "Knowledge is Power" > so.... that's why I'm asking. I honestly don't believe that what I've found > a couple of times is anything to be too worried about but I do let my doctor > know immediately and he'll have me re-exam within a few weeks and if it's > there, I generally go in for my own peace of mind.... get your exam, and then stop worrying; it doesn't make sense to have sleepless nights about this Jan =) thanks! obesity isn't really too much of a problem for me.... unfortunately though, a lot of the weight I gained during pregnancy went straight for the chest..... I'll check out the link and definately will be getting in to see the doctor next week. Thanks again! Signature"Many have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it. You remain responsible, forever, for what you have tamed." ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery > > > does size [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Jan Does Breast cancer run in your family...since other cancers have no relation to breast cancer. Secondly chances are that the lump you feel could be related to breast feeding .http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/breastfeeding/mastitis.asp. My advice to you is to see a MD ASAP since this condition needs treatment, also if in the worst case sceniro you had breast cancer getting it evaluated sooner rather then later would make a difference .. Good luck. > Cancer runs rampant on my mom's side of the family and I wish I knew if it > ran on my dad's side and I also know that I'm probably genetically [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > know what I'd do if I found out I had breast cancer.... or any cancer for > that matter.... aggressive treatment. Thanks in advance! Thanks.... because the lump shrinks on its own, I think it is mastitis (which sucks but is a part of life) and at one point, I had my doc check it and because it was warm in the area, he said I need to just watch it but that instead of it being round and like a BB or a Pea, it was slightly elongated which indicated to him that it was a duct or gland.... he still wants me to keep an eye on it... Breast cancer running in my family.... I'm not completely sure. I'm gonna start questioning my parents a little more. I just need to know right now, what kinds of questions to ask the doc as well as what to look for, aside the lump.... Signature"Many have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it. You remain responsible, forever, for what you have tamed." ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery > Does Breast cancer run in your family...since other cancers have no relation > to breast cancer. Secondly chances are that the lump you feel could be [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > know what I'd do if I found out I had breast cancer.... or any cancer for > > that matter.... aggressive treatment. Thanks in advance! > Thanks.... > because the lump shrinks on its own, I think it is mastitis (which sucks but [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > what kinds of questions to ask the doc as well as what to look for, aside > the lump.... http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/breast_cancer.asp I had a quick look at Paget's, Phylloides and Mastitis and IBC and Ductal Well maybe you should have a look at them all. http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/benign.asp J > Thanks.... > because the lump shrinks on its own, I think it is mastitis (which sucks but [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > what kinds of questions to ask the doc as well as what to look for, aside > the lump.... I had mastitis when i was breast feeding my last baby. I had to put him on the bottle coz it was so bad > -- > "Many have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it. [quoted text clipped - 49 lines] > > > You remain responsible, forever, for what you have tamed." > > > ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery Hi slykitten, Prevention has an excellent subsite on breast cancer prevention here: http://www.prevention.com/cda/feature2002/0,4780,6246,00.html Between their FAQ and the article "10 Breast Cancer Myths Debunked" http://www.prevention.com/cda/feature2002/0,4780,6029,00.html, it pretty much answers all your questions. In brief, though: 1) When in doubt, ask your doctor to investigate any lumps you may find. 2) Breast size doesn't matter. (Any woman with breasts can get breast cancer.) 3) Do what you can to reduce controllable risk factors such as smoking and obesity. Gert > Cancer runs rampant on my mom's side of the family and I wish I knew if it > ran on my dad's side and I also know that I'm probably genetically [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > You remain responsible, forever, for what you have tamed." > ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery I get pea sized lumps sometimes in the same place in my right breast. Only once has the doctor managed to find it as it seems to disappear after about a week. Basically she said that it is due to hormonal changes in my cycle and not to worry too much about it |
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