Question about breast cancer, and checking for...

[Courtney m]

...it? Hello, I am 19 going on 20 in 2 months. I've noticed recently my breats have been sore when I grab on them. Mostly now that i scared myself I use my index finger and thumb and spread them out and smash them and feel little ducts and glands and its painful when pushed on. Is that normal? I dont have insurance for a breast exam yet for another 6 months, I just wnat to know whats normal in a breast, its not like i've ever felt anybodys besides my own. Do boobs have glands in them that you can feel?? is that normal? Please explain to me. THanks

[Li Li]

to know if you have breast cancer, check on your breast and look at the brown surface area. If it has bumps on it, then you might have breast cancer, but if not, then you don't. It is normal if you press your breast and feel little ducts and glands. It means that your breast is still developing. And if it hurts, then yeah, your BREASTS ARE DEVELOPING! breasts are still developing, then never mind about the "look at the brown surface area". When your breasts are fully grown, then do the "look @ the brown surface area that surrounds your nipple" and if there's bumps, then that's a sign of breast cancer.But for right now, I think it's normal because I think your breasts are still growing.

[aqx99]

You should start doing monthly self breast exams. That way you will feel what your normal breast feels like, and can notice any changes. It is normal to feel some lumpiness to your breasts. They are full of mammary tissue, and a lot of girls have benign cysts as well. Chances are that at such a young age you do not have breast cancer, but if you are at all concerned about what you are feeling, please go see a doctor.