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On my left breast, the nipple is being pulled inwards, the skin around it is puckering, i can feel a hard, large lump under the nipple. is this bad?

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Dr. Bob Ourian answered

Yes: You need to see your doctor as soon as possible to make sure it's not breast cancer. And if it is, the sooner you get treated, the better chance you have.

Answered 3/7/2018

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A member asked:

On my left breast, the nipple is being pulled inwards, the skin around it is puckering, i can feel a hard, large lump under the nipple. is this bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bob Ourian answered

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