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Q: Hi when i woke this morning i had a small lump under the skin

when i woke this morning i realised that i have a small lump under the skin on my right nipple, it is very sore when i touch it but when im not touching it at all it has a strange tingling sensation, im only 14 and i have never had sex and all that ....is this breast cancer?

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11/ 8/09 6:06am

Hi - Please don't worry about breast cancer. Our message to teens will hopefully de-stress you on that count. At your age, your breasts are growing and developing, often at different rates. You'll feel tingling, pain, heaviness, lumpiness – all kinds of new sensations. Please read our guide to teen breast development for lots of good information about what you're going through. It's good to be worried about breast lumps in the future; but at age 14, it's almost certainly a natural part of your development. IF it grows larger, and your breast seems infected – red, hot, itchy, swollen – then you should see a doctor, as you may have an infection. But beyond that, just keep an eye on it, and it should work itself out soon. Good luck - PJH

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