i have a reddish brown, dark green, and white discharge coming out of my breast but it is when tou make pressure can this be an early sign of breast cancer
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Q: i have a reddish brown, dark green, and white discharge coming from my breast
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8/ 9/08 11:44pm
Hi - Nipple discharge can be caused by a variety of different factors, though usually NOT breast cancer. Please read this article on nipple discharge from the Mayo Clinic Web site; I think it'll help you. Also, best make an appontment with the doctor to find out what the cause might be in your case, and what youmight do about it. Good luck - PJH
4/ 8/10 11:18pm
i have green and clean discharge from my breasts
6/16/10 7:35pm
Poppy, reading this article about nipple discharge should reassure you. Discharge that comes from both breasts and that occurs when you squeeze is perfectly normal. It would be a good idea to stop squeezing because that might be irritating your nipples. When you get pregnant, your body will produce the hormones to make milk for your child, so don't worry about that either. Your doctor has taken your concerns seriously and run the tests needed to check your health, so I would advise putting your fears aside.
If the pain and swelling have started since you saw the doctor, you might want to schedule another appointment. Tenderness and some swelling are not unusual before a period, but if only one side is noticeably swollen, you might have an infection.
4/ 9/10 6:07am
Hi Dawn - This sounds hormonal. Please read our post on nipple discharge for more information about what this might be, and whether/when to see a doctor. Good luck - PJH
6/16/10 9:36pm
Hi - Nipple discharge can stem from a number of causes, almost all hormonal, though sometimes due to infection. Only very rarely does nipple discharge signal breast cancer. Please read our post on nipple discharge for lots of good information about whether/when to see a doctor about this; with the different types of discharge you're experiencing, I'd think you'd want to see a doctor simply to find out what's causing it. Best of luck - PJH
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hey my names poppy and im 18 i also have green yellow or clear puss coming from my nipples no smell just very sticky and runny it only comes out when i squeese my breasts its in both breasts so luckly i know its very rare it could be cancer ive visted my doctor and had loads of different test but its all fine they say all im worried about is when i want to settle down and have children and want to breast feed my children i wont beable to how do i get rid of the puss and would it affect my brest milk when i produce it if i prouduce it im soooo worried beacause im soo young ? and its extremly painfull too and swallon please help thank you x