how old do you have to be??

[jmaria]

how old do you have to be inorder for you to
get check for breast cancer???

[goblinspice]

It doesn't matter how young or old you are if you feel that there is something wrong see a doctor and

ask for a mamogram and or a unltrasound just so that you know for sure and can put your mind at

ease.

[jen109]

Breast cancer can occur at any age.  My sister was diagnosed when she was only 17, and it was too late as she never had it checked out by a doctor.  If you have any breast abnormality it is important to see your doctor.  More and more young people seem to be getting this disease, so please be cautious.

[DrBhumikaMD]

Hi,
What is most important is that you have to be aware of vertain facts - do you have a family history of breast cancer? Do you the correct method of a breast self examination? Are you having any of the risk factors associated with breast cancer - OCP use, HRT use, obesity etc? All this followed by a regular 6 monthly or annual clinical evaluation by a physician should be good at your age. Goodluck.

[often]

While it is true that if there is family history, we need to be somewhat more vigilant, but that does not mean that no family history lessens our risk...in fact...80% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no known history...if you are concerned that something is wrong..see a doctor.  Do not let anyone tell you you are too young.