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Is white nipple discharge and a lump to left of right breast a sign of breast cancer?
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Symptoms of breast cancer-?
Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control. There are different kinds of breast cancer. The kind of breast cancer depends on which cells in the breast turn into cancer. Many patients fail to get the right treatment in early stages, so make sure to visit Cancer specialist as soon as you know about it.Breast cancer can begin in different parts of the breast. A breast is made up of three main parts: lobules, ducts, and connective tissue.Different people have different symptoms of breast cancer. Some people do not have any signs or symptoms at all.Some warning signs of breast cancer are—• New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit).• Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.• Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.• Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.• Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.• Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood.• Any change in the size orIf you have any signs or symptoms that worry you, be sure to see oncologist right away.
You feel a pain in your right breast but you are a man..is that a sign of breast cancer?
I would say no, because breast cancer is usually painless and a woman doesn't find out until her mamagram or feeling a lump. If there is no lump or discharge from your nipple then I wouldn't worry. If you have a high history of breast cancer in your family, then go have your Dr to examine your breast to get peace of mind. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/malebreastcancer.htmlMale breast cancer is rare. It happens most often to men between the ages of 60 and 70. Risk factors for male breast cancer include exposure to radiation, a family history of breast cancer and having high estrogen levels, which can occur with diseases like cirrhosis or Klinefelter's syndrome.Symptoms of male breast cancer include lumps, changes to the nipple or breast skin, or discharge of fluid from the nipple. Treatment for male breast cancer is usually a mastectomy, which is surgery to remove the breast. Other treatments include radiation, chemotherapy and/or hormone therapy.
Right breast discharge redish brown in color history of breast cancer in family?
Go see a doctor.
I am 14 and I have a hard lump or something at the top of my breast a little to the right of my nipple. It hurts but it is tolerable. Is it breast cancer If not what?
This normal don't worryYour breasts are developing, usually young girls your age don't get breast cancer!It will go away soon, but it would be a good idea to talk to your mum
You are 57 and your right breast has creamy color drainage when you squeeze your nipple What is causes this?
I am just a nursing student, but my advice is see your primary care physician a.s.a.p. Nipple discharge is not normal and should be looked into. Are you doing self-breast exams? Have you/your partner noticed any lumps in your breasts? Have you had any weight loss? Do you go for a regular mammogram?
Can a 13 year old get breast cancer as mines looks like another nipple.?
While it is possible to get breast cancer at age 13, it's not common. Also, breast cancer does not typically manifest in a form that looks like another nipple. Without seeing it, what you have sounds more like a cyst than cancer, which of course is far less grave.You should have this looked at by your family doctor, who can make a more informed decision about treatment, even if it isn't cancer. Note that while I'm pretty sure I'm right, getting anonymous advice from well-meaning laymen is no substitute for getting better info from a medical professional.
Did Juan Williams have prostate cancer?
Juan Williams had a devastating cancer of his left nipple. Due to it being contagious it spread to his right nipple. However, Juan Williams had an amazing smile, so he decided to look in the mirror and smiled. This caused his nipple cancer to vanish, thus curing himself of cancer.
What is it if you have pain on your right side above your breast and goes into your jaw?
Breast Cancer.
Nipple problems?
DefinitionNipple problems can include tenderness, skin changes, changes in shape, or discharge from the nipple portion of the breast.This article is about nipple problems or changes in women who are not breast-feeding or who have not just had a baby (postpartum).Alternative NamesDischarge from breasts; Milk secretions; Lactation - abnormal; Witch's milk; Galactorrhea; Inverted nipple; Nipple dischargeCauses, incidence, and risk factorsNipple tenderness or skin changes may be caused by:Bacterial or fungal infectionsDry skin in the areolar region (the darker area surrounding the nipple) of the breastInjury to or friction over the nipple areaPaget's disease.The likelihood of nipple discharge increases with age. It is somewhat common in women who have had at least one pregnancy or during the final weeks of pregnancy.A milky nipple discharge is rare in men or women, but it does occur. When it occurs in men or in women who have never been pregnant, it is likely to be caused by an underlying disease. However, even then nipple discharge has many other causes that are NOT breast cancer, including:A tumor in the brain called a prolactinoma or microadenomaA small, noncancerous growth in the breast called an intraductal papillomaBreast abscess located underneath the areola (most commonly seen in women during breast-feeding)Injury to the breast or chest wall (milky discharge)Pregnancy, usually during the second trimesterSevere hypothyroidismUse of certain drugs, including birth control pills, cimetidine, methyldopa, metoclopramide, phenothiazines, reserpine, tricyclic antidepressants, or verapamilWidening of the milk ducts (called ductal ectasia), normally not a cancerous problem"Witch's milk," a term used to describe nipple discharge in a newborn. The discharge is a response to hormones from the mother before birth, and should disappear within 2 weeks.Nipple inversion is a condition that you are born with. Nipple retraction may be caused by aging, duct ectasia, infections in the milk duct, or breast cancer.SymptomsBreast changes that may occur:Breast lump or irregularityBreast tenderness, swelling, or increased warmthChanges in the shape of the nipples may include:Inverted nipples, in which the nipple is indented into the areola, but will often come out with breast stimulation or during pregnancyRetracted nipples, in which the nipple was raised above the surface but begins to pull inward and does not come out when stimulatedNipple discharge may be:Milky (galactorrhea)Clear, bloody, or discolored (green or brown) dischargePresent only with pressure on the breast or without pressure (called spontaneous discharge)Present in one or both nipplesSkin changes around the nipple may include:Redness, tenderness, and cracking of the skin surface of the nippleDimples, puckers, or a rash on the skin of the nipple or the areola (darker skin that surrounds the nipple)Signs and testsThe health care provider will take your medical history and perform a physical examination.Tests that may be done to look for causes of nipple discharge:Prolactin levelThyroid function testsHead CT scan or MRI to look for pituitary tumorOther tests that may be done include:Mammography, performed in all casesUltrasound of the breastBreast biopsyif a mass or lump is found, if the mammogram is abnormal, or if the discharge is occurring on its own without any pressure on the breastDuctography or ductogram, an x-ray with contrast dye injected into the affected milk ductSkin biopsy, if Paget's disease is a concernTreatmentTreatment of nipple discharge caused by conditions outside of the breast include:Treatment for breast infections, hypothyroidism, and pituitary tumorsChanging any medications that caused the dischargeAbnormal findings on a mammogram or breast ultrasound will be biopsied and often removed.Most women with breast discharge who have a normal mammogram, breast ultrasound, and physical exam can be followed safely over 1 - 2 years with a mammogram and physical exam repeated during that time.Removing all or some of the breast ducts (called subareolar duct excision) may be done right away, or after a period of observation. Often a ductogram is done before surgery.Steroid creams, antifungal creams, and antibiotic creams may be used to treat skin changes around the nipple.For information on breast and nipple care while breast-feeding, see:Overcoming breastfeeding problemsBreastfeeding tipsBreastfeeding mothers - self-careExpectations (prognosis)Most women with inverted nipples who give birth are able to breast-feed without complications.In most cases nipple problems do not involve breast cancer. These problems will either go away with the right treatment, or they can be watched closely over time.ComplicationsNipple discharge may be a symptom of breast cancer or a pituitary tumor.Skin changes around the nipple may be caused by Paget's disease.Calling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if:Your nipple becomes retracted or pulled in when it was not that way beforeYour nipple has changed in shapeYour nipple becomes tender and it is not related to your menstrual cycleYour nipple has skin changesYou have new nipple dischargeReferencesValea FA, Katz VL. Breast diseases: diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant disease. In: Katz VL, Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM, eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 15.Leitch AM, Ashfag R. Discharges and secretions of the nipple. In: Bland KI, Copeland EM III, eds. The Breast: Comprehensive Management of Benign and Malignant Disorders. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2009:chap 4.Gray RJ, Pockaj BA, Karstaedt PJ. Navigating murky waters: a modern treatment algorithm for nipple discharge. Am J Surg. 2007;194:850-854.
Do under wire bras cause breast cancer?
No they do not.
Is it right to touch sister on her breast?
If you are a doctor or medically inclined and looking for breast cancer lumps. Otherwise no.
Is there supposed to be a lump under your nipple in your breast?
It could be a sist, or if the boy is a little over weight, a fat deposit. I would get it checked out by a doctor though just in case. Men are less likely to get breast cancer, because there is less growth and tissue in that area, but it is still possible.
