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Q: how long does breast cancer take to develope depending on each type
Nayla, breast cancer can actually take up to 8 years to become large enough to detect, even on a mammogram, never mind feeling a lump. So as Angi said, it varies a lot. But in general, breast cancer isn't considered a very fast-growing cancer, compared to other types. Good luck to you - PJH
That's an extremely difficult question to answer because each person and each cancer is distinctive and unique. The most aggressive grade is said to grow rapidly, but that still does not mean that it grows over night. In most cases it takes months for a lump to grow big enough to even be felt or seen - and it's not a far fetch to imagine some may take a year or more grow, but there are several factors that also help determine growth such as hormone status.
Have you been diagnosed with cancer or are you just curious about something you may have felt?
I'm sorry I couldn't be more specific for you. If you have further question please feel free to post more. We are all here to help.
Angi
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