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Paget's disease advice please

Tednmimi
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Good evening

I have just been told that I have Paget's disease of the nipple along with DCIS and some more cancers in my breast and underarm.  I can't quite remember it all, I know that estrogen, progesterone and HER2 were mentioned. I really don't know what any of this means, but that's ok I guess I'll find out as I go along this journey. 

My question is how can I protect my nipple at present? It is sore and bleeding.  Will it be ok to put a wound dressing over it? 

I thank you for your help and advice in advance 

  • Hello and thank you,

    I am sorry to hear about your situation. Put a non-adhesive dressing on your nipple held in place by your bra. You can get them in pharmacies, your local one might sell them singularly rather than a packet of them.  

    It might help to read more about breast cancer, you can see this on our website here   We have information about Paget's diseases of the breast here 

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline 

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