HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I've been pinch last month by a friend in the nipple at hurts so much until now would i get breast cancer because of that?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No. : There is no known causal relationship between pinching and breast cancer. Also, it would be very unusual for a 20 year old to get great cancer.

Dr Turrisi and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2014

4.3k views

Thank

Unlikely.: Nipple trauma is not known to cause breast cancer. If it is still bothersome you should see a doctor.

Dr Turrisi and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/26/2014

4.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can breast cancer lump or lesion develop fast as overnight!? I had a normal annual mammogram two months ago. I had something develop overnight on my nipple few weeks ago. Going to get tests done along with biopsy at end of month?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am an 82 year old male. I have been on 5mg. Of finasteride for six months and have breast tenderness on one nipple. My doctor told me to stop it and I might have to have a mammogram. Could I get breast cancer in six months of taking finasteride?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Behind my nipples, and when i push on them i get a sharp pain. Is it possible that I have breast cancer? What should I do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I have a lump underneath my right nipple(im a male) and i think i had it since i was 20 yrs old. Im now 29 and feeling pain on my breast. Is it cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have just noticed my right nipple has turned purple. I had breast cancer last year in my left breast. Should I be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Could it be cancer? Breasts have itched for 6 months, had a rash on left 3 weeks ago, raw/red nipples on both 12/25, now both armpits and breast hurt.
Can men get breast cancer if their nipples are pinched?
Can I get breast cancer from having my breasts/nipples pinched?
Can i get breast cancer by being repeatadly pinched on the breasts and nipples?
I have lump in my chest. Its been there since 2020 I had a chest X-ray back then came back clean. Its about 2 1/2 to 3 inches below the bone of my neck above my left breast. Could this be cancer? It hurt then. Now 2 days ago I started having pain?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.