Pink, bumpy patch on left breast

UserEmily

this is blurry because it's up close but I noticed it last week after my shower. At the time, it was just a pink spot. It wasn't evelated or bumpy, however now it's both. I saw something about "orange peel skin" and it does feel rough, hard and thick. It wasn't tender a week ago but now it is. I don't think it's cancer because I am 17 and cancer doesn't run in my family, but what are your opinions? The bump is 2 by 1.5cm and it's 1.5 cm from my nipple.

djmammo

UserEmily

If you are a teen with worries about breast cancer, please take a look at the links and information below. You can always private message the Moderators as well with your questions or concerns, who can then help guide you with additional information, and help you to talk to the adults in your life.

Please note: Teens under 18 may not post in our community, but please share these resources with those who have questions. If you are a teen reading this, please always talk to a parent, doctor or trusted adult about your questions and concerns.

• Dr. Weiss, Breastcancer.org's President and Founder, and her daughter, Isabel, have written Taking Care of Your "Girls": A Breast Health Guide for Girls, Teens, and In-Betweens. In the book they explain breast development and breast health -- separating myth from fact and offering steps to improve breast health and reduce breast cancer risk over a lifetime. You can learn more about the book by visiting Taking Care of Your Girls. Also, this page has some helpful statistics: Taking Care of Your Girls.

• Breast Cancer Care (www.breastcancercare.org.uk) has some information that may be helpful on breast lumps, breast cancer and teenagers. Check it out here.

• Healthline offers a section called Can Teens Develop Breast Cancer? Learn the Facts