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Breastfeeding and hit my breast against a sharp corner-there's a small bruise now. will this cause breast cancer?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Breast injury: This injury should not lead to breast cancer.

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/23/2020

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Agree with Dr. F: A "lump" may develop at the site of injury, especially if the trauma causes fat necrosis. Do watch the site and if the "lump" does not go away in 3 months of so, do see your doctor. Wish you good health!

Answered 6/20/2020

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