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Hopeinlife
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Hi,

I hope you are all well

Around 4 weeks ago, my areola turned dark in colour. 3weeks ago, it started getting dry and peeling. I thought it’s normal and moisturised well. Then it became uncomfortable and the drying area now covered my whole areola. Right now it’s drying the area around it on the actual breast. (This is all on the right breast) 

My left side has recently started to be dry too.

I tried to get a GP appointment today but appointments unavailable (as usual)

I did some research (shouldn’t have) and suggests that this may be Paget’s disease of the breast (which is a starter to breast cancer) and it gets mistaken for eczema (which is what I thought)

I just want to know if my issue actually related to a type of breast cancer so I can understand the urgency of finding treatment. Please be honest. 

Thank you.

I really appreciate it

  • Hello and thank you for posting.

    I am afraid we do not know what is happening to your breast as we are not doctors so cannot diagnose. Do get yourself an appointment when you can to see your GP so you can be properly assessed and they can then decide if you need further investigation.

    Many different changes can happen with the breast that have nothing to do with cancer, but it is still important to get these changes seen by a doctor. If you are struggling to get an appointment do have a look online to see if they have an app or other ways to get one set up.

    Although it is tempting to look online do remember that the internet cannot diagnose you, so can cause you more anxiety.

    Take care and if you want to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline the number is Freephone 0808 800 4040. The lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

    Sarah

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