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A 26-year-old female asked:

26 years old. clear sticky single duct nipple discharge when expressing the nipple. small amount maybe a drop or two. texture of discharge is sticky. is it likely breast cancer? so worried & anxious. had breast exam in may & obgyn said no lumps felt?

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Dr. Hiep Le
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Stop milk you nipple for the discharge, just neglect it until the next period. The stimulation of the nipple may perpetuate the discharge. You can observe your cloth or brass to see if the discharge persists til next month. If it does, you should see your GYN doctor then.
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