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Hello,
I am a 23 yr old healthy female, and recently I have had some concerns with my breasts. They feel lumpy...not just one little small lump but all over. The can move around, they aren't solid, and they are actually a little tender to the touch. I have a fairly small chest, and I am young so I know I don't have many pre-determining factors or risks. I have no history of breast cancer in immediate family, a great aunt on my dads side had breast cancer. My Aunt on my mom's side had a clogged duct a few times, and I am not sure if thats something that can run in the family??
I am just wondering if I should be getting this checked out...My family doctor, when I mention this to him a while ago, said not to worry and didn't even check it out...??
Thank you for your help!
What you have is probably a fibrocystic breast condition based on your description. That is not dangerous. Mammography in very young women like you is often not conclusive, so if you want to be sure I suggest that you insist on breast MRI scans. Good luck!
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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
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I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience in diagnostics and treatment of breast tumours.
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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy educated & trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps.You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 I have no restrictions on the number of questions there.
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