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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?
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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.
Answered 3/26/2014
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Unlikely.: Nipple trauma is not known to cause breast cancer. If it is still bothersome you should see a doctor.
Answered 3/26/2014
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