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Im 30 yrs old unmaried female.i feel twinge in my breasts.occassionaly there is too much itchng around nipples.there r cases of cancer in our family?

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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

See doctor: It would be best for you to see your doctor for a breast exam. The doctor can refer you for a mammogram or ultrasound if needed. Itching around both nipples is not a sign of breast cancer. That can be caused from dry skin so you could try some lotion and see if that helps the itching.

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Answered 4/12/2018

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A member asked:

Im 30 yrs old unmaried female.i feel twinge in my breasts.occassionaly there is too much itchng around nipples.there r cases of cancer in our family?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

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