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Q: What if I am getting brownish mucus type discharge from nipple and sore breasts?

What if I am getting a brown discharge and sore breasts? My wife is getting brownish yellowish mucus from her nipples and sore breasts and sharp pains. Being very stubborn about seeing a doctor. Breast cancer runs in her family!

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7/ 3/09 8:10am

Steven, please read our post on nipple discharge, and our post on breast pain. Those two posts should give both you and your wife lots of good informaiton, and inform you as to whether/when you should see a doctor. Good luck - PJH

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