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crw99
crw99 Member Posts: 1
edited January 2019 in Not Diagnosed But Worried

Hello!

I am 19 years old and recently discovered an oval lump underneath my breast and clear nipple discharge. I went to the OBGYN and she told me that she found “multiple masses” and “bilateral discharge” and today I did blood work to check my prolactin levels, and tomorrow morning I go for an ultra sound. I have had family a with breast cancer in both sides of my family, and got my period before 12, which i’ve received read is a risk factor. I would love to hear your opinions.

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  • Sara536
    Sara536 Member Posts: 7,032
    edited January 2019

    I would wait for results before asking for lay opinions. I know it's hard to wait, but why scare yourself by listening to a list of things that might be? It could be totally benign. Here's hoping it is! Hugs 😊 Sara

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited January 2019

    crw99, welcome to BC.org! We understand you're worried, but as Sara said, there are many other benign masses that can be found in young women. Here is an article from our main site that can help ease your mind while you wait: What Mammograms Show: Calcifications, Cysts, Fibroadenomas

    Let us know how it goes!

    Best,

    The Mods

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited January 2019

    Definitely agree don’t panic yet. All those so called risk factors can be misleading. I know ladies who didn’t fit the mold and still got BC. I have a family history too - my mother. My sister and I both got BC but my Oncologist said 70% of BC cases are not genetically driven.

    Keep the faith and keep us posted.

    Diane

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited January 2019

    Breast cancer at 19 is not entirely impossible but exceptionally rare. On the other hand, benign lumps, usually fibroadenomas or cysts, are very common in teens and young women.

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