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Big Breast Rash
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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From Our Sources
Big babies have a higher risk of breast cancer
New research suggests that if you were longer or heavier than average at birth, you may be more likely to develop breast cancer in your lifetime.... Read more »
Big study links breast cancer to alcohol
A large, national study has again linked alcohol to breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Researchers analyzed data from over 184,000 women--the... Read more »
Lymph Node Surgery for Male Breast Cancer
Source: Breastcancer.org
The lymph nodes reveal information about outlook and they help doctors determine the best types of treatment against the cancer. Your lymph nodes act... Read more »
Breast Cancer Symptoms
Breast cancer often goes undetected because symptoms may not appear until the cancer is advanced. Because of this, women should have routine... Read more »
Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Stages 0-5
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The three major treatments of breast cancer are surgery, radiation, and drug therapy. No one treatment fits every patient, and combination therapy is... Read more »
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