Was shocked to-day to hear on GMTV that Kylie has breast cancer, luckily in the early stages, just goes to show how a fit young person like her can suffer in this way.   Hope everything goes o.k. for her, she will have a long time of tests, treatment etc. So sad.

I also heard this on GMTV this morning. I was shocked as well! My thoughts are with her. I think it will put out an important message that everyone, no matter their age or fitness, should do regular self checks! Maybe she has a family history of breast cancer. And women who havent had any children also have a higher risk. This is very sad news for her and her family etc. GET WELL SOON KYLIE!!! XXX

Mackleback - there are many possible causes for women getting breast cancer, I don't think it's helpful to single out not having children as being a particularly high risk.  

I was definately NOT trying to single out women who dont have children! I was just stating one of the possible factors as to why the chances of getting cancer might be increased! They were discussing this on This Morning yesterday and Dr Chris said it increases the risk of breast cancer if you have not had any children (like Kylie). I was mearly stating facts. I am sorry you took offence!!!

Our post mistress had breast cancer at 18 & her mother & aunt also had it(both after having children) we got chatting yesterday & although she has yet to hit 50 she is on the 2 yearly mamograph check ups for obvious reasons & one of my very greatest friends developed BC after having her baby(she was under 30) she sadly succumbed 17 years later after her son completed his army training, although she had both breasts removed it was too late to stop the spread Thank goodness that the treatment & speed of diagnosis have improved incredibly since then

What it does bring to light is that all woman of any age after puberty should be shown how to self examine properly & that although here in the UK we have one of  universally acknowledged  best BC screening & treatment programs in the world more support is needed for the younger end of the age group

Anyone offered Mammograms should take the offer in both hands, uncomfortable as it may be a moment or two can save your life

i agree with you completely. And i am sorry to hear about everyones losses. I have known people who have died as a result of breast cancer too. That is why i do the Race For Life run every year, the first time i did it i was 6 months pregnant. I think it is a great way to raise money for research and to remember our loved ones! I understand that people with children get breast cancer, i was only writing what i heard yesterday, insome hope it may get young people to take their health seriousley too. As i am only 24, i think younger people need to be aware that it is just as important for us to do self checks regularly as well. I check myself regularly and i have a 5 1/2 year old son. I think we need to educate girls in school about doing checks and teach them how. i know that i was never taught about it in school, but think i should have been.

If people aren't up to the run they can go to this site & support via donation & or shopping I bought a load of wrist bands & brooches to give to friends as gifts

>What it does bring to light is that all woman of any age after puberty should be shown how to self examine properly & that although here in the UK we have one of  universally acknowledged  best BC screening & treatment programs in the world more support is needed for the younger end of the age group

>Anyone offered Mammograms should take the offer in both hands, uncomfortable as it may be a moment or two can save your life

I wholeheartedly agree MM.  I can only emphasise that this disease is not discerning, anyone from Puberty onwards can get it.

I first had breast cancer at 17, and had half of the breast temoved.   5 years ago we found another malignant tumour. I have now had a double mastectomy and at 48 years old am now going strong :)

It is good to highlight any risks that may give rise to the possibility of having cancer. It is NOT talking about it that is the problem :( So many cases of cancer could be caught at the early stages if people are more aware and know what they should be looking for to detect if there is a problem :) It is a nasty and cruel disease :( My MIL has had breast cancer and luckily is in remission but my Uncle was not as lucky and dies of stomach cancer :(

Lucy
xx

I heard on the radio and whilst surprised I hope it will get the message to check across to more young women.

It really shook me too, God bless her.
It makes you think though of the women who have bust enlargments, on how will they no if they have it.
Not very nice at all, i have had 2 mamograms and thats bad enough. everything was ok tho.

I was very shocked to hear the news :-( My Nan died of breast cancer when I was only 10 and my Grandads second wife died just last year of bowel/liver cancer :-( So I did the walk the wight this year which is a sponsered walk accross the whole Island 26 miles in total (Isle of Wight) we did the second half which was 14.5 miles and I alone have raised well over £100. Last year the walk raised a total of £124,000 and it all goes to the islands hospice,The Earl Mountbatton Hospice, where all terminally ill people go. It took us 4 hours 40 minutes but the scenery was well worth it and I felt I was doing my bit to help.

Hope Kylie gets well soon and my thoughts go to her and her family.xxx

A young woman at my work died of breast cancer  about 11/2 years ago :(  She had implants,she told us that they were the reason she couldnt feel the lump,had she not had the implants she would more than likely be alive today,she always checked her boobs,even more so after the implants and she never felt the lump.It was a rather big price to pay for bigger boobs :(

She only found out about the cancer after it had spread and it was too late to save her :(

Hi Tigerlily..... Good on you, you should be so proud of yourself...... so sorry to hear about your nan and your grandad's latest wife.... my nan also died of lung cancer when i was 10.... she was only 61. :-( :-( :-(

Take care
love kerry xxxxxxxx

Well done Tigerlily, 26 miles in 4 hours 40mins is superfast you must be well chuffed with yourself, some people dont even do the london marathon that quick :)

We have history of breast cancer in my family (my grandad had it too) Im doing the playtex moonwalk for breast cancer in June, that is also a 26 mile walk - with the added bonus of doing it at midnight in a bra :D :D

I read it that TL did the second half? 14.5 miles in 4 hours?

that will teach me to not just skim things :rolleyes:

I was really jealous thinking if I could do the moonwalk in 4 hours it wouldnt be so painful :D :D

Good on you girls.
A very close friend of mine has lost all of the female members of her family to BC and for the last 30 years lived with the almost certain knowledge that she will get it one day. She was even offered a double mascetomy 'just in case'. However after much deliberation she opted to become part of a study to track genetics of BC. Thankfully she is still fine but it has made her live every day to the full :D

Just to reassure people,
I have had 2 lumps. One 2 years ago. Went to the doctors, I was at the hospital within 10 days and had a biopsy and it was clear.
Next one 4 weeks ago. At the hospital within 7 days of seeing the doctor, Again it is clear.
Aparently if you go to the doctor with a breast lump you have to be seen within 14 days.
So if you do find anything get to the doctors.
Most lumps are nothing.
Unfortunatly I am destined to have lumpy breasts as long as hormones are going round my body(thats what doc told me!!!!!!)  :( :( :(
So its not all doom and gloom :)
HTH
Lea :)

Yes, Lea, you're right, thankfully a lot of lumps turn out to be harmless.  I've only had one - I discovered it at 9 a.m., saw the doc at 11 a.m. had a needle aspiration at 11.10 a.m. and I was out walking the dog at 11.30 :)

A mammogram a couple of weeks later was clear, I'm glad to say.   :)

When I lived in Gloucestershire I was given regular screening as I was classed at high risk.

Since moving to Portsmouth, nothing, I have filled in a questionaire regarding my family history but have heard nothing back.

Am I within my rights to demand screening like I had before?

Hi lea.
Thats what the doctor told me lumpy breasts, was told to take oil of primrose, as it might help.
They did give me some other tablets, but when i read the side affects i threw them away.
Would have had hair in all the wrong places lol.