Help! I'm only 14!

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Cees
Cees Member Posts: 8
edited June 2014 in Young With Breast Cancer

My name's Cyee and I'm only fourteen.  I'm really worried something's wrong with me.  When I was 11 I started noticing lumps in both my breasts.  At that point I thought nothing of it but now they're starting to get really big.  They take up most of my 36B breasts and are about 1.5cms thick.  They're circular around my nipples and are about 3/4cms in diameter with the consistancy of cartlige.  My left is worse than my right.  Could it be something to do with puberty or could it be cancer??  I'm going to the doctors tomorrow to get my spots checked out and I want to get the lumps checked out too.  Unfortunatly I'm going with my dad and I don't really want to bring it up with him.  Please help!  What should I do and how do I tell my mum and dad?

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited September 2009

    Cyee - you must make your doctor aware of this.  If you do not want your father in the room, find a moment to tell the nurse or doctor privately.  The best thing is to talk to your mum and let her know what you've found - it would be easier for you if she went with you - and you have them checked out.  Typically, if the lumps are soft, they are part of normal hormonal changes women have - but they do need to be checked out.  It is unusual for cancer in such a young woman, but you definitely do not want to take a chance.   Why not talk to your mum away from the rest of your family and tell her of your concerns right now?  Your parents will need to know, as you are a minor and they will be the ones to make the medical decisions with your doctors along with you.  It is NOTHING to be ashamed or scared to talk to your parents with.

    Wishing you luck with this and (((hugs))).  Please keep us informed as to what is happening.

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  • Cees
    Cees Member Posts: 8
    edited September 2009

    Thank you.  I'm just finding it really difficult to talk to my parents, and I feel so alone because I know it's not normal!  I know I really need to but I'm not that brave.  The only way I could talk to my doctor is if I ask my dad to leave the room.  The trouble is he'll get really worried and I don't want to explain it.  I'm probably just being paranoid and it's nothing but I'm so scared!  How do I tell my mum?

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited September 2009

    I have an idea - why don't you print out if you can, these posts you just did.  Slip her the paper and tell her you need to talk to her alone when she's read it??  That way you don't have to "tell" her verbally, but in written words.  Then you can talk.

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  • Cees
    Cees Member Posts: 8
    edited September 2009

    Thanks to your support I finally managed to pluck up the courage to talk to my mum.  She insists it's to do with my time of the month but I'm still going to hopefully get checked out tomorrow.  I am so grateful beause I know without the support of this site I would'nt have done anything.

    I wish you all the very best and will keep you updated.

    Cyee

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited September 2009

    I am very happy you spoke with your mum and that you are aware enough of your body to notice changes - it is with this vigilance that you will make sure you are always on top of any changes that need to be looked at.  Best of luck at the doctor and keep us posted.

    Michele

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