Has anyone ever heard of breast tumors in an infant?
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I know you are anxious about what the lump is. The mere mention of cancer by anyone (doctor, nurse, friend, stranger) scares the hell out of people, and only causes more anxiety, especially when it would be an EXTREMELY rare occurance. \n\nThe best thing I can tell you is to wait for the result from YOUR child's doctor. I know that does not answer your question, but it's probably the most useful answer you'll find on this website. I know you want as much information as possible, as any good mother would. But please, don't torture yourself.
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It depends upon the location and type of benign tumor that you mean. In general, probably not, but in rare cases chemotherapy may be indicated especially if there is a possiblity that the benign tumor will regrow. Very rare though, primarily because chemotherapy is a systemic treatment (treats the whole body) and benign tumors are generally localized (in one spot). Radiation may be considered as a possible treatment instead.\n\nChemotherapy for rare benign tumors may be indicated prior to surgery also. \n\n"PATIENTS WITH RARE PEDIATRIC KIDNEY TUMOR RESPOND TO CHEMOTHERAPY\n\nResearchers at the Johns Hopkins Oncology Center and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have found that chemotherapy is an effective treatment for a rare pediatric benign kidney tumor.  Called congenital mesoblastic nephroma (CMN), it is extremely rare and usually strikes infants in the first year of life.  For most patients, CMN can be cured with surgery to remove the kidney, but for some, the tumor may re-grow and spread to other organs." \n\nThe only way to know for sure is to check with your physician (and, than you might want a second or third opinion to verify the recommendation).
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Don't worry. I never heard of that either!\nMaybe some Moms are different these days!
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Yes, some types of breast cancer. Two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, have been linked to the rare familial form of breast cancer. Women in families expressing mutations in these genes have a much higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who do not. Not all people who inherit mutations in these genes will develop breast cancer. Together with Li-Fraumeni syndrome (p53 mutations), these genetic aberrations determine around 5% of all breast cancer cases, suggesting that the remainder is sporadic. Genetic counseling and genetic testing should be considered for families who may carry a hereditary form of cancer.\n\nWhile you cannot prevent breast cancer, it can be detected early which reduces its impact. The U.S. National Cancer Institute recommends screening mammography with a baseline mammogram at age 35, mammograms every two years beginning at age 40, and then annual mammograms beginning at age 50. In the UK women are invited to attend for screening once every three years beginning at age 50. Women with a family history of breast cancer should start screening mammography at an earlier age, and it is usually suggested to start screening at an age that is 10 years less than the age at which a relative was diagnosed with breast cancer. Cancers detected by mammography are smaller than those clinically diagnosed increasing the chances that the breast can be saved.
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Funny you asked - my friend had a breast enlargement 4  weeks ago - she left her partner of 18 months last week.\nIt had been coming for a while though.\nAs a rule though i wouldnt say that many.
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It's normal. You don't want them to go away. The bumps are where your milk ducts are so you can breast feed your baby. You can probably notice them more if you are aroused or if your nipples get cold.
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The incidence of vonRecklinghausen's disease becoming neurofibrosarcomas is very rare. In reviewing the literature for an article I wrote, I found the possibility of malignant transformation far down on the possible serious side effects. A tumor suddenly growing could be biopsied.
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Hereditary in the fact that all people in the world are related in one way or the other. So, yes . . anyone, of any age, race, sex, or despite whether they eat health foods or candy bars for lunch, exercise or are couch potatoes, smoke or not . . anyone can get cancer. There are trillions of cells in the human body, and at any moment one of the could become cancerous. \n\nCancer is hereditary, but not predictable. If your mother had breast cancer, you may be at a higher risk for breast cancer . . . you may take all the precautions, check your breasts for lumps, do every single thing right to check for breast cancer . . and than be totally shocked when cancer is discovered in your kidney, or colon, or that you have leukemia. The fact that your mother had breast cancer would be irrelevant. Or you may never get cancer at all. You cannot predict what will happen.\n\nThe only protection against cancer is to become as educated as you can possibly get to learn about all the warning signs, for any cancer. If you have any unusual bumps or lumps anywhere on your body . . have it checked immediately. It is also good to eat a well balanced healthy diet, exercise, learn to check your entire body for lumps or anything unusual, don't smoke or take drugs, and keep a healthy mind and attitude. That way should you ever find out you have cancer, you will be able to fight it. The healthier you are at diagnosis the more able you will be to fight the cancer successfully.
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Your chances are slightly higher but it is very uncommon to have breast cancer at such a young age. Learn  to administer self check ups. Here is a good site to learn all about it from. Although you don't have much to worry about but you might want to have professional check ups earlier around 30's or so.\nhttp://www.komen.org/intradoc-cgi/idc_cgi_isapi.dll?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=480
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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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I am assuming you mean fibrocystic breast disease.  I have it too.  Just keep it checked so you do not get cancer.  So, far I am fine and I have had it for 30 years.\n\n\nhttp://www.womens-health-naturally.com/fibrocystic_breasts.htm
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http://www.medhelp.org/forums/breastcancer/messages/C2969-2.html\n\napplicable to excision of benign tumor, too
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My wife had one 3 years ago and doctors left it.  It turned out to be cancer and she is still fighting it. DO NOT HESITATE GETTING TREATMENT BECAUSE IT MAY COST YOUR LIFE AND YOUR KIDS WONT HAVE A MUM
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yes, so much that her boob job is shriving up. i feel sorry for that baby, without breast milk, he will grow up to be more screwed up than his wigger daddy.
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Having gone through treatment for breast cancer this yr. I spent quite a few hrs. in treatment & at the clinic waiting to see Drs. etc. One thing I learned cancer has no preferences. Men, women, babies is strollers. People from every ethenic background, & colour were there. Some born in our country, some from nearly every corner of the earth. All had cancer one type or the other. God Love the babies & kids & teenagers. That sickened me. I am older. I have lived a life that I do not regret. But them. They haven't had a chance to live yet. That hurts. I survived & I'm well & healthy again. But I can never forget them. .  Just what I saw & experienced.
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i found a small hard lump in my breast it growed . it was cancer. it hurt sometimes and my breasts got sore.i was diagnosed april 2005...Lumps in a woman are often caused by fibrocystic changes, fibroadenomas, and cysts.\n\nFibrocystic changes can occur in either or both breasts. These changes occur in many women (especially during the reproductive years) and are considered a normal variation of breast tissue. Having fibrocystic breasts does not increase your risk for breast cancer. It does, however, make it more difficult to interpret lumps that you or your doctor find on exam. Many women feel tenderness in addition to the lumps and bumps associated with fibrocystic breasts.\n\nFibroadenomas are non-cancerous lumps that feel rubbery and are easily moveable within the breast tissue. Like fibrocystic changes, they occur most often during the reproductive years. Usually, they are not tender and, except in rare cases, do not become cancerous later. A doctor may feel fairly certain from an exam that a particular lump is a fibroadenoma. The only way to be sure, however, is to remove or biopsy them.\n\nCysts are fluid-filled sacs that often feel like soft grapes. These can sometimes be tender, especially just before your menstrual period. Cysts may be drained in the doctor's office. If the fluid removed is clear or greenish, and the lump disappears completely after it is drained, no further treatment is needed. If the fluid is bloody, it is sent to the lab to look for cancer cells. If the lump doesn't disappear, or recurs, it is usually removed surgically.\n\nOther causes of breast lumps include:\n\nMilk cysts (sacs filled with milk) and infections ( mastitis ), which may turn into an abscess. These typically occur if you are breastfeeding or have recently given birth. \nBreast cancer , detectable by mammogram or ultrasound, then a biopsy. Men can get breast cancer. \nInjury -- sometimes if your breast is badly bruised, there will be a collection of blood that feels like a lump. These tend to resolve on their own in a matter of days or weeks. If not, the blood may have to be drained by your doctor. \nLipoma -- a collection of fatty tissue. \nIntraductal papilloma -- a small growth inside a milk duct of the breast. Often occurs near the areola, the colored part of the breast surrounding the nipple, in women between the ages of 35 and 55. It is harmless and frequently cannot be felt. In some cases the only symptom is a watery, pink discharge from the nipple. Since a watery or bloody discharge can be seen in cases of breast cancer, this must be evaluated by your doctor. \ni dident have no discharge or bleeding from the nipple.. see your doctor...and request a mamogram and ultra sound.. i forgot the first gyn that checked mine said i dident need a mamogram said mine was a milk gland ....a year later i went and had another gyn check it out ..
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didn't the doctor tell you that would happen??  My sister was going to have a boob job but the doc told her she probably would never be able to breastfeed and would more than likely loose all feeling in that area.  That is one of the side effects.