more about breast lumps

[charlenecohen]

It's true that the bumps on the areola area occur as a reaction to cold, but I was worried because although they disappear when feeling warm, it is always the same bumps that occur again when feeling cold; that is, bumps occur in the same place. Could they be lumps? Thanks and sorry for asking too many questions but I found your help very useful.

[Softball05crz]

I was just wondering can a 16 year old get breast cancer, cause i have a lump or whatever you wanna call it and i dony know if its something else so im really scared but if you could come back with some information that would be great thank you

[charlenecohen]

I really appreciate your answer and your patience. A big thanks for everything and wishing you a Merry Christmas!

[surgeon]

If you were to map goosebumps when you get them, you'd see they always occur in the same place, because they have to do with skin anatomy -- the location of hair follicles. The areolae have similar fixed anatomy. A "lump", in terms of breast pathology, and as has been implied in the responses you have received, is something that is present, remains present, doesn't come and go.

[charlenecohen]

I really appreciate your answer. A big thanks for everything and wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[CCF-RN,MSN-rf]

Dear charlenecohen:  The bumps on your areola that occur due to cold always occur in the same place because of the anatomy of your skin.  This is entirely normal.  A breast lump describes a growth that does not come and go.