Im 17 And With Nipple Discharge? Im So Scared! Someone Please Help Me Out

Hi, does anyone know why a 17 yr old would have nipple discharge? I am so scared that it is breast cancer, because my mom died from it. I know i have a amazingly high chance of getting it since she found out she had it when i was a baby, but i dont have anybody to talk to about it at home, i definitetly dont want to tell my dad about it. that would be so akward. But, ive had this pimple like thing on the dark part around my nippple, sorry im not too sure what its called. I thought it was just a pimple type thing, but it wont go away! its been there for like 4 months, but not its all dried, im so scared if its too late. Can someone please help me?

Cathy

You should make an appointment with a gynocoligist to check out your discharge. 4 months is long enough, do not wait anymore. Better safe than sorry.

 

On 12/11/2007 catii0x wrote:

Hi, does anyone know why a 17 yr old would have nipple discharge? I am so scared that it is breast cancer, because my mom died from it. I know i have a amazingly high chance of getting it since she found out she had it when i was a baby, but i dont have anybody to talk to about it at home, i definitetly dont want to tell my dad about it. that would be so akward. But, ive had this pimple like thing on the dark part around my nippple, sorry im not too sure what its called. I thought it was just a pimple type thing, but it wont go away! its been there for like 4 months, but not its all dried, im so scared if its too late. Can someone please help me?

Cathy

 Cathy,

 Go to a female adult that you trust with this.  Do you have an aunt or Grandma or even a guidance counselor that you can talk with?  Never let things go, always be your own best friend and find answers.  You are strong and intelligent, don't stop until you know for sure what is going on with your body.

  God Bless,

  Vicki
 

 

Hello, I have a 17 yr old daughter, andI hope that she never gets breast cancer like I have. Tho it may seem akward, please remember that our dad, well, he went thru your moms cancer with her, and knows all to well what happens. Any hole in your body anywhere that does not heal, indicates a problem. The skin around your nipple is called the 'areola' , and since there is some reason it isnt healing it needs to be checked out. If you call someplace, such as the health dept, you can go into the womens center there, where they do check those types of things, give pap smears, teach you how to do self breast exams, alot of young women go there to get birth control pills, so there parents dont know. Here in Michigan, they can go to these places, at the age of 16 without there parents, and you don need any money to be checked. If you dont have anyone like an aunt, grandmother, even one of your best friends moms, ANY adult female, I suggest you get in to have it checked out RIGHT AWAY. Your body is trying to tell you that something is wrong. Its just like when you have a zit, or a deep sliver, it will get infected, form pus, get really sore so you wont want to touch it, so you leave it alone and let it do its job, till eventually,it pops out what ever is in there that is bothering it, and gets rid of it. But that usually happens within a few days. 4 Months, is a bit long for something to remain open, draining,and oozing. Please come back and let us know what you find out about it, since your so young, its very rare that a young woman of your age would get breast cancer I would like to know, if you dont mind sharing

Don't be scared but make sure you consult a reliable person to guide you through this.  Perhaps, a mother of a close friend if you feel too awkward talking to dad about it.  If that doesn't work, ask your friend to discuss with her mom and contact someone who can relieve you of this worry.  Since breast cancer runs in your family, it's important you stay on top of this.