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leah1258
leah1258 Member Posts: 8
edited June 2014 in High Risk for Breast Cancer

My Mother had B reast cancer in her 40s and i have been told that i am at high risk due to her having lost both breast so young.I am 53 years old and have had a couple of scares myself but it was found that it was Benighn.Right now i am worried once again.I am having pain from right underneath my left arm pit which goes over into my left breast .It has become very uncomfatable.Could this be something to worry about?Are am i just being paranoid due to my famlies history with Cancer.My Mother has had both Breast Cancer and Colon Cancer.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2012

    having a first degree relative (your mom)  with a history of bc does double your risk, and the fact that your mom had bc in her 40's is also a factor. It is probably nothing, but it is something you should definitely get checked out by your physician. My mom is a 3 time cancer survivor; bc 25 years ago, colon cancer 10 years ago. I have LCIS (a stage 0, non-invasive bc) and am monitored very closely and take preventative meds. Praying it is nothing and you can just continue being vigilant with your screenings.

    Anne 

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  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Member Posts: 3,985
    edited February 2012

    Leah - I don't know what type of screening you are having right now, but might I suggest that you go to a breast cancer screening clinic that focuses on higher risk patients. All breast cancer screenings are not alike, and you want to be sure whomever you are going to is top notch. Do you know what your breast tissue is like? Has anyone ever told you it was dense?  If so that might warrant an MRI especially since you are past 50. I, too, come from a high risk family, and I found genetic counseling to be very helpful and surprisingly affordable. I'm sorry I don't know about the pain aspect of it, but a good diagnostic radiologist who specializes in BC screening could tell you.

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  • leah1258
    leah1258 Member Posts: 8
    edited February 2012

    Hi Daisy,

    Yes i have been told that i do have dence breast ,In fact about a year ago i went and talked with a surgeon because of my concerns with so many Cyst developing in my breast .My Mother kept getting them and back then they often went in and removed them if you were at risk for BC.The last time that some showed up in her breast she had enough with having so many surgeries.It was later found that this was not just a Cyst but she had cancer.I can only imagine the thoughts that ran through my Mothers mind.Thank you so much for your advice.

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