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What are the chances

Of having-
1. Ulcerative colitis
2. Arthritis
3. Breast cancer

All before your 35th birthday?
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helenS · 36-40, F
"Breast cancer isn't common in women under 40. A woman's risk of breast cancer throughout her 30s is just 1 in 227 , or about 0.4 percent."
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@helenS Sadly my friend has nipple discharge and already has ulcerative colitis and arthritis. She is nearly 35 and feels she is unlucky enough to possibly have all 3 diseases by this age
helenS · 36-40, F
@Jenni855 This is very unlikely. Of course she should consult a doctor, to find out what's wrong.
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@helenS I am panicking for her as nipple discharge is a leading symptom for breast cancer. She has even gone as far as to write her will as she feels she needs to get her affairs in order. I am so scared for her.
helenS · 36-40, F
@Jenni855 Don't just be scared. Take her to the best doctor you know.
Nipple discharge can have a thousand reasons.
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@helenS I think we both know it is breast cancer. It's denial to think otherwise. She is going to the doctors but I am in tears as I am so worried for her
helenS · 36-40, F
@Jenni855 There's a shoebox with 227 toothpicks, 226 of which are white, and one is black.
Jenni855 · 36-40, F
@helenS I'm sorry, I do not understand. Do you mean it's a tiny possibility?
helenS · 36-40, F
@Jenni855 Close to zero. But your friend needs to see a doctor [b]now[/b].