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A 36-year-old member asked:
does nipple discharge always indicate cancer among men?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Barry Rosen answered
General Surgery 34 years experience
No: Nipple discharge may be due to many different factors other than cancer, in a man or a woman. Discharge that is watery or bloody, spontaneous, and/or coming from one nipple is concerning for a cancer. If a man has this type of discharge and no palpable lump in the breast, the next test to get is a mammogram.
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Dr. Eric Brown answered
Breast Surgery 32 years experience
Not always: Certainly suspicious, especially if the discharge is clear. You should see a doctor, and, obtain a good physical exam, mammogram and ultrasound to evaluate.
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