Q. I have this scaly rash right around my nipple. That couldn’t be a sign of cancer, could it?
A. Yes, it could. Or it could be a plain old rash. But any time your nipple changes, it’s worth a call to the doctor. Changes might include the following;
• A nipple that’s suddenly inverted (pulled in, rather than sticking out);
• A change in the shape of your nipple;
• A spontaneous discharge (i.e., you don’t have to squeeze your breast for it to appear), other than milk....
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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