Center for Young Women's Health
I have a lump in my left breast on the outside edge near my armpit. It’s the size of a marble but feels kind of like a ball of string and hurts slightly to touch. It’s been there a few months and gets worse with my period. Should I be concerned?Thank you so much for sharing this with us. If you are concerned about a lump or other change in the way your breasts feel, and especially if you are … read more
Articles Tagged: breast exam
Breast Health: Breast Self-Exam and Cancer Risks
How do I take care of my breasts? Like so many topics in health care, there’s controversy on how helpful breast self-exams are in finding cancers. Regardless, it’s great to … read more
Breast Health: General Information
Women’s breasts come in many shapes and sizes. There is no perfect shape or size for breasts. Normal breasts can be large or small, smooth or lumpy, and light or … read more
My grandma on my dad’s side had breast cancer (she’s fine now). Is there any chance of me getting breast cancer?
Breast cancer among teens is very low, but having a positive family history on either your mother or father’s side puts you and other females in your family at a … read more
Is it true that having lumps on the breast is a sign of breast cancer?
A breast lump can be concerning, but most breast lumps that teens have are not caused by cancer but rather from normal changes that happen during development. If you find … read more
Yearly Check-up
It’s time for your yearly check-up (sometimes called annual exam). It might seem strange to visit your primary care provider (PCP) when you’re not sick, but having a yearly check-up … read more