Answer to Question #224729 in Psychology for sar

Question

Heather, age 22, briefly checks her breasts every few months and has never detected anything

abnormal. However, a routine examination by her physician has revealed some small, tender

lumps in both breasts. Does she have breast cancer? Can you think of any reason that Heather

did not detect this condition herself?

Answer 1

 

-Heather may have breast cancer because little lumps in either of her breasts that seem stiffer or alter are a cause for concern. This form of lump could be an indication of breast cancer or a benign breast ailment (such as a cyst or fibroadenoma).

-Breasts comprise a variety of tissues, particularly fatty, glandular, and ligament tissue. Cleavage symptoms, such as discomfort or lumpiness, may vary with your menstrual phase. Lumps over this period could be triggered by an increase in fluid ones breasts. Breast tissue also transforms with age, getting fatter and less dense.