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What are the chances of an adolescent having breast cancer? I am 19, i know its young, but im just wondering. I have been having pains on my breast, its been going on for quite some time. But it was more of an on/off thing. But lately, the pain has been quite frequent, that it is almost everyday. I notice a little of bruising near the nipple area and it feels a little swollen, too. I was only wondering whether it might be a development of cancer. If there's anyone out there who knows about this, i would really like to know. thanks. | breast cancer prevention
... many factors contribute to an individual's chance of having breast cancer; this ... It is thought that the diet of an adolescent woman can be especially important | What's normal and what's not in the development of adolescent females? I have a 13 year old niece who hasn't (apparently) started puberty yet. No beginnings of breasts, no signs of pubic hair. She still wears a size 8! Should we be concerned? Her older sister appears to have developed normally, so it can't be nutrition since they eat the same food. Thanks in advance for the advice. | | My cousin started puberty when she was 16 , it was completely normal. | Questions about breast development? I have some questions about breast development. I am a 13 year old girl and became adolescent when I was 12 (I am turning 14 in a month).
Soooo, question 1) I have pretty deep, red, and ugly stretch marks on both of my breasts. The reach all the way up to my arm pits, and cover my entire breast. Do you know if they will go away, go away soon, or a way to make them less visible - creams or something to make them go away?
Question 2) My left breast is significantly larger than my right. I know that this is normal and everything, but I wanted to know if they would eventually even out? If they are, then do you know how long it takes?
Any additional information on breast development, please tell me.
Thanks lots to anyone who answers! ^^ | 1ther stretch marks are due to your breast getting bigger really fast and sorry to say they arent going away there are some creams that you can use but they wont completely disapear. everynight you should rub some lotion on just to kind of help the skin out to prevent more strech marks to come up
2.its normal for them to be unever and eventually the will get pretty close that u cant evetn notice it really depends on your own body usually by the time you finish growing they will kind of even out
3. always make sure your bras are a good fit, most women have the wrong size bra so you should go in for a fitting like at victorias secreat offers that service and that will help not only support them but to prevent strech marks and no bakc ache plust it helps your posture and confidence
4 when ever you do sports wear a sports bra because bouncing and all that action with out the proper support can cause strechmark
hope it helps | Are my small breasts a result of a hormone deficiency during puberty? Are my small breasts a result of a hormone deficiency during puberty?
I am a tall, thin female in my mid-20s, but have the breast size of a young adolescent. I barely have any breast development beyond what I call nubs. My bra size is 34A, but I don't begin to fill it out. I am extremely self-conscious and certainly that effects my self-esteem and subsequent social life.
I can't say that I know anyone else my age or near my age that has breasts as small as mine. My mother has small breasts but they are large in comparison to mine. No other immediate or extended female family member has very small breasts.My question is whether during puberty my body did not produce or release enough of the hormones needed for breasts to grow and that would explain the appearance and size of my breasts which resemble very beginning female puberty or early adolescent breast development? Can a test be done to determine this and is there any ethical medical treatment to increase breast size?...........HELP PLZ | | I totally feel your pain, girl. I have what I would consider "breast buds" as well and I look like a pre-pubescent tween. Research "insufficient glandular tissue" and see if you think that is what you have. An x-ray will confirm it. That's what I have, it makes me feel better being diagnosed, even though there isn't much they can do for it. With time, I've learned to like my body, besides, the flat-chested boyish look is in right now, so go get a bob hair cut and flaunt what you ain't got. | HELP...Are my small breasts a result of a hormone deficiency during puberty? I am a tall, thin female in my mid-20s, but have the breast size of a young adolescent. I barely have any breast development beyond what I call nubs. My bra size is 34A, but I don't begin to fill it out. I am extremely self-conscious and certainly that effects my self-esteem and subsequent social life.
I can't say that I know anyone else my age or near my age that has breasts as small as mine. My mother has small breasts but they are large in comparison to mine. No other immediate or extended female family member has very small breasts.My question is whether during puberty my body did not produce or release enough of the hormones needed for breasts to grow and that would explain the appearance and size of my breasts which resemble very beginning female puberty or early adolescent breast development? Can a test be done to determine this and is there any ethical medical treatment to increase breast size?...........HELP PLZ | | I answered your question some other place you posted it - but just for the record, i agree with "the veteran" - and I tell you, for some women, maturity of their breasts does not have much to do with size. Yours are probably fully functional in every way - they just hardly have any extra fat on them, that's all. Everything is still there, and it is certainly not a disease that needs treatment or anything like that ;o) That I can absolutely guarantee you. | How will the following hender the normal development of ashley? By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press
CHICAGO — In a case fraught with ethical questions, the parents of a severely mentally and physically disabled guy have stunted her growth to keep their little "pillow angel" a manageable and more portable size.
ON DEADLINE: Debate the case, read family's blog
The bedridden 9-year-old girl had her uterus and breast tissue removed at a Seattle hospital and received large doses of hormones to halt her growth. She is now 4-foot-5; her parents say she would otherwise probably reach a normal 5-foot-6.
The case has captured attention nationwide and abroad via the Internet, with some decrying the parents' actions as perverse and akin to eugenics. Some ethicists question the parents' claim that the drastic treatment will benefit their daughter and allow them to continue caring for her at home.
University of Pennsylvania ethicist Art Caplan said the case is troubling and reflects "slippery slope" thinking among parents who believe "the way to deal with my guy with permanent behavioral problems is to put them into permanent guyhood."
Right or wrong, the couple's decision highlights a dilemma thousands of parents face in struggling to care for severely disabled guyren as they grow up.
"This particular treatment, even if it's OK in this situation, and I think it probably is, is not a widespread solution and ignores the large social issues about caring for people with disabilities," Joel Frader, a doctor and medical ethicist at Chicago's Guyren's Memorial Hospital, said Thursday. "As a society, we do a pretty rotten job of helping caregivers provide what's necessary for these patients."
The case involves a girl identified only as Ashley on a blog her parents created after her doctors wrote about her treatment in October's Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. The journal did not disclose the parents' names or where they live; the couple do not identify themselves on their blog, either.
Shortly after birth, Ashley had feeding problems and showed severe developmental delays. Her doctors diagnosed static encephalopathy, which means severe brain damage. They do not know what caused it.
Her condition has left her in an infant state, unable to sit up, roll over, hold a toy or walk or talk. Her parents say she will never get better. She is alert, startles easily, and smiles, but does not maintain eye contact, according to her parents, who call the brown-haired little girl their "pillow angel."
She goes to school for disabled guyren, but her parents care for her at home and say they have been unable to find suitable outside help.
An editorial in the medical journal called "the Ashley treatment" ill-advised and questioned whether it will even work. But her parents say it has succeeded so far.
She had surgery in July 2004 and recently completed the hormone treatment. She weighs about 65 pounds, and is about 13 inches shorter and 50 pounds lighter than she would be as an adult, according to her parents' blog.
"Ashley's smaller and lighter size makes it more possible to include her in the typical family life and activities that provide her with needed comfort, closeness, security and love: meal time, car trips, touch, snuggles, etc.," her parents wrote.
Also, Ashley's parents say keeping her small will reduce the risk of bedsores and other conditions that can afflict bedridden patients. In addition, they say preventing her from going through puberty means she won't experience the discomfort of periods or grow breasts that might develop breast cancer, which runs in the family.
"Even though caring for Ashley involves hard and continual work, she is a blessing and not a burden," her parents say. Still, they write, "Unless you are living the experience ... you have no clue what it is like to be the bedridden guy or their caregivers."
Caplan questioned how preventing normal growth could benefit the patient. Treatment that is not for a patient's direct benefit "only seems wrong to me," the ethicist said.
Douglas Diekema, a doctor and ethicist at Guyren's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, where Ashley was treated, said he met with the parents and became convinced they were motivated by love and the girl's best interests.
Diekema said he was mainly concerned with making sure the little girl would actually benefit and not suffer any harm from the treatment. She did not, and is doing well, he said.
"The more her parents can be touching her and caring for her ... and involving her in family activities, the better for her," he said. "The parents' argument was, 'If she's smaller and lighter, we will be able to do that for a longer period of time.'"
Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. | | Personally, I think that the parents reasoning is a slippery slope. I know how difficult these decisions are from a personal perspective. But I think such treatment may be against the person's best interests and would not ensure the outcome the parents envisioned. Despite their having the best intentions, I would not advocate this treatment mostly for fear of unforeseen repercussions to the person and fear that it would not accomplish the goal I sought. | How will this effect her coginitive development? By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press
CHICAGO — In a case fraught with ethical questions, the parents of a severely mentally and physically disabled guy have stunted her growth to keep their little "pillow angel" a manageable and more portable size.
ON DEADLINE: Debate the case, read family's blog
The bedridden 9-year-old girl had her uterus and breast tissue removed at a Seattle hospital and received large doses of hormones to halt her growth. She is now 4-foot-5; her parents say she would otherwise probably reach a normal 5-foot-6.
The case has captured attention nationwide and abroad via the Internet, with some decrying the parents' actions as perverse and akin to eugenics. Some ethicists question the parents' claim that the drastic treatment will benefit their daughter and allow them to continue caring for her at home.
University of Pennsylvania ethicist Art Caplan said the case is troubling and reflects "slippery slope" thinking among parents who believe "the way to deal with my guy with permanent behavioral problems is to put them into permanent guyhood."
Right or wrong, the couple's decision highlights a dilemma thousands of parents face in struggling to care for severely disabled guyren as they grow up.
"This particular treatment, even if it's OK in this situation, and I think it probably is, is not a widespread solution and ignores the large social issues about caring for people with disabilities," Joel Frader, a doctor and medical ethicist at Chicago's Guyren's Memorial Hospital, said Thursday. "As a society, we do a pretty rotten job of helping caregivers provide what's necessary for these patients."
The case involves a girl identified only as Ashley on a blog her parents created after her doctors wrote about her treatment in October's Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. The journal did not disclose the parents' names or where they live; the couple do not identify themselves on their blog, either.
Shortly after birth, Ashley had feeding problems and showed severe developmental delays. Her doctors diagnosed static encephalopathy, which means severe brain damage. They do not know what caused it.
Her condition has left her in an infant state, unable to sit up, roll over, hold a toy or walk or talk. Her parents say she will never get better. She is alert, startles easily, and smiles, but does not maintain eye contact, according to her parents, who call the brown-haired little girl their "pillow angel."
She goes to school for disabled guyren, but her parents care for her at home and say they have been unable to find suitable outside help.
An editorial in the medical journal called "the Ashley treatment" ill-advised and questioned whether it will even work. But her parents say it has succeeded so far.
She had surgery in July 2004 and recently completed the hormone treatment. She weighs about 65 pounds, and is about 13 inches shorter and 50 pounds lighter than she would be as an adult, according to her parents' blog.
"Ashley's smaller and lighter size makes it more possible to include her in the typical family life and activities that provide her with needed comfort, closeness, security and love: meal time, car trips, touch, snuggles, etc.," her parents wrote.
Also, Ashley's parents say keeping her small will reduce the risk of bedsores and other conditions that can afflict bedridden patients. In addition, they say preventing her from going through puberty means she won't experience the discomfort of periods or grow breasts that might develop breast cancer, which runs in the family.
"Even though caring for Ashley involves hard and continual work, she is a blessing and not a burden," her parents say. Still, they write, "Unless you are living the experience ... you have no clue what it is like to be the bedridden guy or their caregivers."
Caplan questioned how preventing normal growth could benefit the patient. Treatment that is not for a patient's direct benefit "only seems wrong to me," the ethicist said.
Douglas Diekema, a doctor and ethicist at Guyren's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, where Ashley was treated, said he met with the parents and became convinced they were motivated by love and the girl's best interests.
Diekema said he was mainly concerned with making sure the little girl would actually benefit and not suffer any harm from the treatment. She did not, and is doing well, he said.
"The more her parents can be touching her and caring for her ... and involving her in family activities, the better for her," he said. "The parents' argument was, 'If she's smaller and lighter, we will be able to do that for a longer period of time.'"
Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. | | I wouldn't think her cognitive development would be impaired in any way. Her hormonal balance, if stabilized with treatments, should be OK. I would think they would have had to have a doctor sign off on this, in order to get it done. I think that there would have been more than one doctor having to agree to this. The hospital that the surgery was performed in would have had their say in whether it should have been done or not. Whose to say that it was the parent's idea? It could have been the doctor's idea and the parents went along with their diagnosis. Some things can seem to be painful and tragic, but this could possibly be a blessing for the guy. Who are we to judge these parents as they struggle to make decisions for a guy that will never be able to live on her own and lead a normal life. | How will this effect Ashley's gender development? By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press
CHICAGO — In a case fraught with ethical questions, the parents of a severely mentally and physically disabled guy have stunted her growth to keep their little "pillow angel" a manageable and more portable size.
ON DEADLINE: Debate the case, read family's blog
The bedridden 9-year-old girl had her uterus and breast tissue removed at a Seattle hospital and received large doses of hormones to halt her growth. She is now 4-foot-5; her parents say she would otherwise probably reach a normal 5-foot-6.
The case has captured attention nationwide and abroad via the Internet, with some decrying the parents' actions as perverse and akin to eugenics. Some ethicists question the parents' claim that the drastic treatment will benefit their daughter and allow them to continue caring for her at home.
University of Pennsylvania ethicist Art Caplan said the case is troubling and reflects "slippery slope" thinking among parents who believe "the way to deal with my guy with permanent behavioral problems is to put them into permanent guyhood."
Right or wrong, the couple's decision highlights a dilemma thousands of parents face in struggling to care for severely disabled guyren as they grow up.
"This particular treatment, even if it's OK in this situation, and I think it probably is, is not a widespread solution and ignores the large social issues about caring for people with disabilities," Joel Frader, a doctor and medical ethicist at Chicago's Guyren's Memorial Hospital, said Thursday. "As a society, we do a pretty rotten job of helping caregivers provide what's necessary for these patients."
The case involves a girl identified only as Ashley on a blog her parents created after her doctors wrote about her treatment in October's Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. The journal did not disclose the parents' names or where they live; the couple do not identify themselves on their blog, either.
Shortly after birth, Ashley had feeding problems and showed severe developmental delays. Her doctors diagnosed static encephalopathy, which means severe brain damage. They do not know what caused it.
Her condition has left her in an infant state, unable to sit up, roll over, hold a toy or walk or talk. Her parents say she will never get better. She is alert, startles easily, and smiles, but does not maintain eye contact, according to her parents, who call the brown-haired little girl their "pillow angel."
She goes to school for disabled guyren, but her parents care for her at home and say they have been unable to find suitable outside help.
An editorial in the medical journal called "the Ashley treatment" ill-advised and questioned whether it will even work. But her parents say it has succeeded so far.
She had surgery in July 2004 and recently completed the hormone treatment. She weighs about 65 pounds, and is about 13 inches shorter and 50 pounds lighter than she would be as an adult, according to her parents' blog.
"Ashley's smaller and lighter size makes it more possible to include her in the typical family life and activities that provide her with needed comfort, closeness, security and love: meal time, car trips, touch, snuggles, etc.," her parents wrote.
Also, Ashley's parents say keeping her small will reduce the risk of bedsores and other conditions that can afflict bedridden patients. In addition, they say preventing her from going through puberty means she won't experience the discomfort of periods or grow breasts that might develop breast cancer, which runs in the family.
"Even though caring for Ashley involves hard and continual work, she is a blessing and not a burden," her parents say. Still, they write, "Unless you are living the experience ... you have no clue what it is like to be the bedridden guy or their caregivers."
Caplan questioned how preventing normal growth could benefit the patient. Treatment that is not for a patient's direct benefit "only seems wrong to me," the ethicist said.
Douglas Diekema, a doctor and ethicist at Guyren's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, where Ashley was treated, said he met with the parents and became convinced they were motivated by love and the girl's best interests.
Diekema said he was mainly concerned with making sure the little girl would actually benefit and not suffer any harm from the treatment. She did not, and is doing well, he said.
"The more her parents can be touching her and caring for her ... and involving her in family activities, the better for her," he said. "The parents' argument was, 'If she's smaller and lighter, we will be able to do that for a longer period of time.'"
Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed | The guy is severely developmentally delayed. She is not a normal guy, nor will she ever be. Keeping he size manageable aids in the continuing care the parents will have to provide for her. She is a guy that will not progress as we normally do and does not have the mental capacity to even grasp gender roles.
Caring for a severely disabled guy poses difficulties none of us can even fathom. Her parents made the decision that they felt best for their guy to continue a certain standard of care and involve her in as many family activities as possible.
Seeing as though she mostly likely does not grasp gender roles as they require a high level of cognition, stunting her development will most likely have no impact on her, rather allow her to continue life more comfortably. | Now i actually think im ok? I thought i had HIV cause i got pains from mr breast armpit area and nipples and i got bumps on my upper arms
but my doctor said at age 16 we get hormone changes
-There are many possible causes for breast pain. These can be broken down into causes related to menstruation (cyclical) or noncyclical pain. Although many women with pain in one or both breasts understandably fear breast cancer, breast pain is NOT a common symptom of cancer.
Boys and men have breast tissue. If a male has breast tissue that is visible, this is called gynecomastia. This can cause pain and tenderness. As a normal part of development, adolescent boys can have some breast swelling and tenderness. Like breast tenderness in women, this is due to hormonal changes.
So shouldi stop thinking about Hiv?
and move on? | | I think you should look up what HIV is, because you clearly don't know. | Help with my essay on drug abuse? I have to write an essay on drug abuse. I'm in middle school BTW. Please help and tell me what you think. Here it is.
I know what you thinking. Oh, great. Another ‘Drugs are bad! ‘, Speech. But even if you have your doubts, they’re more important then you know!
Now I’m going to talk about different types of drugs. For instance, Marijuana is actually very popular. You would probably know it by ‘weed ‘, ‘pot’, and ‘grass’. But guess what? It’s illegal! Bad. Being caught having the drug can very easily lead you to jail. Here’s a fun fact. In 2006, 25 million Americans age 12 and older had abused marijuana at least once in the year prior to being surveyed. A survey showed that 10.3% of 8th graders, 24.6% of 10th graders, and 31.7% of 12th graders had abused marijuana at least once in the year. Just think, a guy in your class could be on drugs. Just think, that’s just ONE drug. Let’s take a look at Nicotine. Nicotine is the drug in tobacco leaves. One pure drop could kill someone! Nicotine is in cigarettes. It is also chewed, spit, and sniffed as Tobacco. More than 3 and one-half million teens between the ages of 12 and 17 use tobacco-that's about 15 percent of teens that age. Of those, just over 3 million, or 13 percent, smoke cigarettes. In the U.S., 66.5 million people, or about 29 percent of the population, use tobacco. Wow. Even I had that face of shock when I read that. I’m eleven, almost twelve. And to know that twelve year olds use tobacco? Drugs. Six years ago they were in kindergarten playing house, or tag! I’m going to talk about another common drug called Steroids. Steroids are used to build muscles. Great huh? Get some killer abs, impress the girls . . . Lets see the side effects, eh? Acne, stunt in growth, high blood pressure, trembling, and a rare liver disease. For girls, they can grow facial hair, baldness and a deepened voice. For guys, a type of cancer, and development of breasts. Behavior can include mood swings. Thankfully, few teens have used steroids. Most teens are smart and stay away from steroids. As part of a 2008 survey teens were asked if they ever tried steroids—even once. Only 1.4% of 8th and 10th graders ever tried steroids and 2.2% of 12th graders. However, among those who do abuse them steroid abuse is higher among males than females but is growing most rapidly among young women. Abuse is also well known to occur in a number of professional sports, including fields such as bodybuilding and baseball.
Now I am going to talk about how addictive drugs are. One hit. Oh, it’s no big deal. Before you know it you take another hit. Eh. Third hit . . . you’re hooked. Drugs are very addictive. Most commonly cigarettes are. Patches and medicine have been suggested, but they can fail quite easily. So? You might be wondering, why don’t they just quit? Here’s the thing . . . They CAN’T! Nicotine for example, is highly addictive. Your body begins to need it. Do you remember when you had to break the habit of depending on your pacifier? Or sucking your thumb? Picking your nose? Biting your nails? Even picking at a scab. Drug abuse becomes a HABIT. You begin to DEPEND on it. You begin to NEED it. To feel good. Most abused drugs produce intense feelings of pleasure. This initial sensation of euphoria is followed by other effects, which differ with the type of drug used. For example, with stimulants such as cocaine, the "high" is followed by feelings of power, self-confidence, and increased energy. To feel better. Some people who suffer from social anxiety, stress-related disorders, and depression begin abusing drugs in an attempt to lessen feelings.To do better. The increasing pressure that some individuals feel to chemically enhance or improve their athletic or cognitive performance. Curiosity and "because others are doing it." In this respect adolescents are particularly vulnerable because of the strong influence of peer pressure. These are all some reason people take drugs.
Now I’m going to tell you some ways to tell if someone is abusing drugs. If a person fits under this category, I suggest you talk to person, or contact a parent, family member, or even the school principal. Physical Signs: Change in sleeping patterns ,Bloodshot eyes Slurred or agitated speech, Sudden or dramatic weight loss or gain, Skin abrasions/bruises, Neglected appearance/poor hygiene, Sick more frequently ,Accidents or injuries, Behavioral Signs: Hiding use; lying and covering up, Sense that the person will "do anything" to use again regardless of consequences ,Loss of control or choice of use (drug-seeking behavior), Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, Emotional instability, Hyperactive or hyper-aggressive, Depression , Missing school or work, Failure to fulfill responsibilities at school or work, Complaints from teachers or co-workers, Reports of intoxication at school or work, Furtive or secretive behavior, Avoiding eye contact, Locked doors, Going out every night, Change in friends | make sure to note any referances that you got your info from at the end of your essay. if you copied it word for word the teacher will know or can find out very easily, even if it is from several different resources. if you don't you could get an F for copying someone elses work.
otherwise..good =] |
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