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Does left nipple with a slight feeling of burning behind it mean breast cancer?

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Burning: Sensation by itself does not mean cancer. But if there is an associated mass, it does. So show it to your doctor for real answer.

Dr Turrisi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/18/2016

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