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My left nipple is so itchy. could it be breast cancer?
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No: If skin of the nipple is normal in appearance when compared to opposite side there is no cancer. Ca of the nipple or areola area is crusty and represents Pagets disease of the nipple which involves the terminal portion of the milk ducts. These end ducts develop cancer and spill out over the areolar area and require surgical resection if bx proves cells are malignant.
Answered 10/24/2014
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See dermatologist: It's prudent to have any new and persistent itchy patch on the skin examined by a dermatologist. Skin cancer can sometimes present with itching.
Answered 10/9/2019
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