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What Causes Inverted Nipples After Treating Breast Cancer?
Question: Had breast cancer 2years ago have noticed my nipple has started to become inverted
Brief Answer:
This should be checked.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I will assume the inverted nipple is in the breast that had cancer previously.
This definitely should be checked out as soon as possible. While it may be a result of scar tissue or other reasons relating to having had surgery in this breast, it should be checked out promptly as it can also be a concerning sign of cancer.
I don't know the British health system, but in the US, the best person to check this would be a breast or general surgeon. Particularly the surgeon who treated you previously would be best. But if you can't get in to see him or her in a timely fashion, go see your primary doctor pronto and he or she can order imaging studies and get an evaluation started.
I hope this information helps. Wishing you well.
This should be checked.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I will assume the inverted nipple is in the breast that had cancer previously.
This definitely should be checked out as soon as possible. While it may be a result of scar tissue or other reasons relating to having had surgery in this breast, it should be checked out promptly as it can also be a concerning sign of cancer.
I don't know the British health system, but in the US, the best person to check this would be a breast or general surgeon. Particularly the surgeon who treated you previously would be best. But if you can't get in to see him or her in a timely fashion, go see your primary doctor pronto and he or she can order imaging studies and get an evaluation started.
I hope this information helps. Wishing you well.
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