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whofan
whofan

this might be a stupid question but here we go!

Stupid question, but i am serious..is there any..ANY way..that breast cancer could be linked to epilepsy? Cus i do have seizures, and recently found a lump that is extremely sore on my breast..not saying that i DO have breast cancer, i was just wondering if it were possible...

By whofan at Sat, 11/15/2008 - 2:23pm | 65 views | 5 comments

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no stupid question with requard to seizure or breast ca. , most anything really,  ask anything you want any time you want. advice.  lump in breast, get it check.   seizure or not.

rikk

It's not a stupid question at all.  There is something called "paraneoplastic syndrome" which is when a tumor produces proteins similar to those secreted by the brain.  Problems start when the immune system not only starts attacking the tumor, but the brain as well.  This is extremely rare and the syndrome often starts before the tumor is found.

Now, getting back to your situation....  I'm not familiar with your history and don't know how long you've been having seizures.  If it's been for several years, I wouldn't think the breast lump is related.

I fully understand your anxiety about all this.  I've been through 3 cancer scares in as many years (breast, colon, and thyroid - which still isnt' resolved yet).  The waiting for answers is nervewracking.  There's no point in telling you not to worry because you're going to, no matter what.  I can only suggest trying to distract yourself with whatever will work until you can see the doc and find out what's really going on.

When are you seeing the doc about your breast lump?  Keep us posted, k?

Sending luck and mojo. :)

confuzzed

awesome, lol k i was wondering.

I dont know when im gonna see a doc yet, it isnt as sore now, but yah im thinking maybe its a cyst..lol did some researchin..but if it doesnt go away in a week im gonna see if my mom will take me. because you can feel it even just by running your finger softly across it..

whofan

I had breast cancer 11 years ago and am fine. Usually, breast cancer is painless. If the lump is painful, there is a good likelihood that it is a fibrocystic cyst. I know of no research connecting epilepsy with breast cancer. However, you do need to go in to your doctor and get it checked out -- that's the only way to be certain.

rbrotsky

i completely agree, i reasearched and thats what im thinking..im gonna wait, if it doesnt go away in like say a week, im gonna see if i can get it checked out..

whofan

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