I Want Some Help - Cancer: Breast Message Board

WelshGirl80 · 01-22-2006, 10:08 AM

I am 25 years old and I have one breast bigger than the other. It's my left breast and my doctor told me it's normal and I don't need to worry. Theres no history of breast cancer in my family but is this normal?? I check my breasts each month (to be safe) and I have been told it never happens to girls my age, yet I've read and heard stories that it can happen. Should I worry or just understand this is normal??

wiredqs · 01-22-2006, 04:00 PM

Asymmetry is perfectly normal, breast cancer is rare in younger women, but certainly not unheard of. Keep on checking each month, it's a great way to prevent trouble.

WelshGirl80 · 01-23-2006, 03:06 AM

Thanks for your post. My doctor has told me the same thing that cancer in young woman is rare but I still need to check each month and I do. My Mother once had a cyst on her breast when she was 29 but it was non cancer so I guess I do worry about that.

Pamsulli · 01-27-2006, 06:53 AM

Hi

Have you always had one breast bigger than the other or is this a recent thing???

Pam

WelshGirl80 · 01-31-2006, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pamsulli

Hi

Have you always had one breast bigger than the other or is this a recent thing???

Pam

I think it's always been a bit bigger, yet I am scared. I've checked my breasts myself and found nothing to show any signs of cancer. I've been given a blood test at my local doctors coz I've been sick for some while but I don't know what to do until I get the results back on Friday.