9 year old girl with little bump on her left breast. Could it be breast cancer?

Question

Today my 9 year old little girl told me that it hurt on her left breast, I ask her if she got hurt playing or something and she said no! but she said it hurts a lot! I felt it and it is a small, round ball right there. I am calling her pediatrician tomorrow morning, but in the meantime I am looking for some more information or if someone out out there has the same problem or had had it, I would like to know if this is something to worry about or not. Thanks for you help.

Answer 1

It is a breast bud - one of the stages of breast development. Your little girl is growing up! Please re-assure her before she goes to bed, so she doesn't worry all night.

This is the second stage of breast development, and the first [ physical ] sign of adolescence.

Breast development is usualy not very even at first - so you might need to invest in some camisole bras when she needs more coverage, and lined swim tops.

Be prepared - she may start menstruating within 2 to 3 years.

If you still want to see a pediatrician, try a female one for this.

[ My friend, a single dad with a Phd, thought the same thing when his daughter started developing.]

PS: do NOT let anyone tell you it is a cyst, and remove it!

I have heard nightmare stories of docs who did 'mastectomies' on little girls!!

Answer 2

I was a late bloomer, but when I was 10/11, I became convinced that I had breast cancer (I am now 24).  I had what began as one or two lumps (very tender and painful) that eventually spread out to become breast tissue.  I was so concerned that I asked the school nurse what she thought.  

I wish you all the best at the doctor's and hope that there is nothing serious happening and that my explanation is indeed the reason for your daughter's discomfort.

Answer 3

She cannot get breast cancer at her age. It could be a boil or a cyst. Your doctor will sort it out.

Answer 4

From your description, it is probably not cancer but a normal part of puberty. Read over the following information about 'breast buds' and see if this is what your little girl may be feeling.

Kids Health: Why are my b*****s sore?

http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health...

Childhood breast cancer is very rare. It can occur though as a primary location or as a secondary location and because of that slight possibility your daughter should be examined by her pediatrician. Childhood cancers are different than adult cancers.

NCI: Unusual Cancer of Childhood

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/t...

Best of luck to you and your daughter tomorrow.

Answer 5

Hello,

No need to fret hon, could just be fatty tissue, sometimes they roll into a ball under the skin.

As long as your going to the docter's, I am sure they will find out the problem, hopefully it won't be anything to concern yourself with.

Many blessings to you and your daughter sweetie,

Peace...

Answer 6

It is very unlikely for it to be breast cancer at her age, however, there is a small chance that it could be. Get it checked out immediately. If it's not breast cancer, it is a cyst or some other abnormal growth.

Answer 7

It sounds to me like she is starting early breast development (breast buds).  Children are going through puberty earlier and earlier.

Answer 8

probably not, but just to be safe go see the doctor