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Hi, i have nipple discharge recently but now it become scab . its not painful . i have eczema which is very bad. can i know if this is cancer?

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Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

See a doc for tests: Bloody nipple discharge can be a cancer. Needs to be checked. Your young age suggests it is unlikely- BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE to have a cancer.

Dr Borncamp agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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