what is miligmant mean? does it mean she has cancer? and if they remove the breast is the cancer gone?
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i'm really sorry to tell you but malignant means that it is cancer.  if she has a lumpectomy (removal of the cancerous lump) or a mastectomy (removal of the whole breast) the cancer will be gone, unless the doctors determine that it has spread or not.  don't worry, my mom had breast cancer about 5 years ago & she had it removed, did chemotheraphy (which is probably what your step-mom will do), & even radiation for extra measures.  she is fine today & even considered a survivor!  but i know how you feel.. always have hope & be strong!  :)  and remember: they're coming out w/new cures & treatments everyday!
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When I was about 7 months pregnant I found a lump and tossed it up to a blocked milk duct. I mentioned it at my next visit, and the ball started rolling. I was diagnosed with breast cancer within 5 days. And unlike someone else said that tumors in the breast are small, my biggest of three tumors was 4cm, rather large.\n\nI guess what I am saying is that it doesn't hurt to get it checked out for your peace of mind. BTW, I was 29 years old with no family history of BC.\n\nI will be thinking good thoughts for you, good luck!
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Well, it would be so rare, were it cancer, that she would probably make it into the top medical journals, but that would not be very likely.  More likely first signs of puberty with an inverted nipple.  For reassurance, it would not hurt to have her checked.\n\nI had to roll my eyes at the answer that breasts are only fatty tissue above.  Where on earth does he (I can only assume it is male) think that milk comes from?  Or breast cancer, for that matter?  Breast cancers are not liposarcomas.  And has he never *felt* one?
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First and foremost it does not mean you have cancer. Second of all you should definitely talk to your parents about your concerns and ask to go to the doctor. He/she will probably examine them and send you for a diagnostic mammogram. I had the same problem as you last year and things were fine. The lumps turned out to be cysts which I have since discovered runs in my family. My mother and my sister both have them. One of the things my doctor told me was to notice the size of them before and after my period because one of the characteristics of cysts was that they tend to be bigger right before you start and that after wards they will gradually decrease in size. Let me stress though that I am not a nurse or a doctor and this is just what I was told. You may also want to check with a school nurse and talk to her.\n\nI hope things turn out well for you. I know how scared I was before I got my results and how relieved I was when they came back ok.
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Go to the Dr. immediately.  My Mom had one and it turn out to be cancer.  Please go today.
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I dont want to alarm you.  But my mother had breast cancer and it spread into her bones after being told 4 years earlier that she was cancer free.  After her dignosis in May of 2003, sadly it took intill Dec of 2004 to kill her.  She was only 49.  They tried everything from chemo to radiation.  They even had her on a hormone pill but the cancer had just spread so much.  I am really sorry about your friend my heart goes out to her.  I would find out what stage she is in.  My mother was in stage four so there was really not much they could do.  Through the treatments they provided it did prolong her life for a year and half after given a timeline of 6 months.  And again I am truly sorry about your friend.
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it is probably just a milk duct, a lot of young girls get scared because they think they have cancer, when they are really just feeling this.  you should have it checked out by a doctor if you just want to be sure...
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In reply to Domino, it is a misconception that if it is cancer that you can't move it. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 25 and had been previously undiagnosed for two years prior because the doctors said that the lump wasn't hard enough and that they could move it so it was nothing. Two years later when it was twice the size they finally decided to do something about it. My advise to you would be to see your doctor and refuse for anything less than a mammogram or ultrasound. I found that you have to take your life into your own hands because the doctors aren't going to do it for you. You must insist on things like this because if you are under 35 then more than likely your doctor will tell you that it is nothing....which it more than likely is but why take that chance?
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it sounds like milk to me, which should not form without a pregnancy but it can happen when you have an overload of hormones, you should see a doctor, and you should stop having sex until you do. breast cancer doesnt happen because you have been pregnant or have taken medicine. it happens to anyone at any age , even men, and no one really knows why,
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My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1990.  She battled it, and won.  She had lymph nodes removed as well as a total masectomy.  Along with 6 months of chemo.  Unfortch her cancer recurred in 1998.  This time in her bones.  She battled bravely again, with weekly chemo for 5 solid years.  Eventually it spread to her brain and she had radiation.  She had(yes, I am sorry 'had')a great life from her initial battle in 1990 until cancer finally took her from us in 2003.  She saw both her daughters marry and met one grandson.  She and my dad traveled and were together.  Just give her the best you can.  Be there for her, talk to her.  I know it hurts, believe me, I know.  My mom was only 53 when she passed.  I believe she always handled it better than we did.  I never once saw her be scared.  I wish you and your friend all the best.  Good luck!
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never heard of it but as far as i know nothing cures cancer they can treat it to control it and remove it but it may still come back later on
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it will probably mean a small op to remove - nothing more - try not to worry until you have more information .  good luck
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I HAD BREAST CANCER FOUR YEARS AGO  MY DOCTOR TOLD ME I WASWORRYING FOR NO REASON THAT I DID NOT HAVE CANCER  WELL I TRUSTED HIM  SO I WENT FOR ANOTHER ELEVEN MONTHS THEN I STARTED HAVING PAIN  A DIMPLING  AND IT DEVELOPED A SWELLING  WELL I DID HAVE CANCER  WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED  BY ANOTHER  DOCTOR  MY TUMOR WAS  16 BY15  CENTIMETERS  I HAD CHEMO LYMPH NODES REMOVED  AN REMOVAL OF ONLY THE TUMOR    I STILL HAVE MY BREAST  I AM STILL  HERE OVER FOUR YEARS LATER   I TELL EVERYONE I HAVE AN ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER    DO NOT TAKE ANY CHANCES WITH YOUR LIFE  I YOU ARE CONCERNED BY ALL MEANS HAVE A MAMMOGRAM  IF IT NOTHING AND IT PROBABLY IS NOTHING  BUT MAKE SURE  IT WILL GIVE YOU PEACE OF MIND IF NOTHING ELSE I WISH YOU WELL
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My Great Grandmother had it when she was in her 90's and she still lived and was cancer free, and that was with limmited treatment becuase of her age. The death rate has alot to do with when they find, and other medcal problems. And Yes they get chemo.\n\n"This year in America, more than 211,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 43,300 die. One woman in seven either has or will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. In addition, 1,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 400 will die this year. If detected early, the five-year survival rate exceeds 95%. Mammograms are among the best early detection methods, yet 13 million U.S. women 40 years of age or older have never had a mammogram." from http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/
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I suspect that you already know the answer to this - it's a mixed result.\n\nNo new tumours is certainly positive,\nAny increase in a tumour size  (her liver) is not great news.\nThe reduction of the tumours in her lungs IS great news.\n\nI guess it depends now on how the ones in her liver react over the coming days.\n\nOf course if the tumours in her lungs were the one which were causing the most concern, then perhaps again this might be a little more posisitve than it seems at first.\n\nThe oncologist (cancer speciaiist) will be able to give FAR more accurate thoughts than any well meaning lay folks like me can give though - if possible please try and speak to one of the people who are treating her, they are QUALIFIED to comment.
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I had breast cancer....go to your doctor asap  Best of luck..I AM DOING GREAT! YOU NEED A GOOD  SURGEON...I HAVE A GREAT ONE IN GEORGIA
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Hi Patz! I have really good news today and I'm glad that your question was still open.My mother was diagnosed with cancer almost a year ago and I was devastated by this news.This past months were by far the most difficult of my whole life! I've been living whith her and we had the opportunity to talk a lot,to became even closer than we already were.Yesterday,I took her to the doctor and he told us that her body is finally free of the cancer cells.I was so happy and so relieved! We know that this can came back any time but,for now,we are celebrating life! I can't think of better news!\nMoon :)