Scared

I’m just wondering I have triple negative breast cancer plus it was in my lymph nodes last June I had chemo and radiotherapy plus I had surgery to remove the cancer lately I’ve noticed a yellow hard crust on the nipple is this something I should worry about 

  • Hello and thanks for your post,

    I would contact your breast care nurse and let them know. It is really only the breast care nurse and perhaps your oncologist who can visually assess your breast.

    It is difficult for us to give an opinion without being involved in your care. 

    There are other reasons other then cancer that may explain the crusty nipple such as infection so try not to overthink it for now.

    Hopefully now the weekend is over you should be able to get in touch with your breast care nurse or leave a message so they can get back to you.

    If this is proving difficult then try and make an appointment with your GP.

    I do hope that everything is okay.

    If you want to chat any of this through with one of the nurses on the helpline you are welcome to give us a call. Our number is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and we are here Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

    All the best,

    Catherine