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Itchy nipple anyone advise please

Trishpat
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I had breast cancer 2019. Inverted nipple . 11 lymph nodes taken. I have recently had a yearly mammogram in May 2024 . No advisery comments. All good. I had nipple and back tissue removed. The other breast/ nipple  has been itchy no discharge on and off over last two months. Not inverted. Should I get this checked for Pagets ?  Any thoughts? Thank you. Trish Pat .

  • Hello Trishpat and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear about you being treated for breast cancer in 2019

    Whilst your yearly mammogram was okay earlier this year it is best to get the itchiness checked out, just to be on the safe side.

    It may be linked to a number of things other than cancer but it is wise to speak with your doctor about this.

    I hope everything is okay for you.

    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.

    Best wishes,

    Naomi

  • Offline in reply to CRUK Nurse Naomi

    I’m experiencing the same thing itchiness no rash or dry skin 

    how did you get on Trish pat? 

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    I have been having itchiness to 

    no other symptoms 

    dud you manage to revive the itchiness? 

    how did you get on? 

  • in reply to CassCass

    Hello Cass Cass, and thank you for posting.

    I am replying as it has been a while since Trishpat has been on this chat and wanted you to get a response.

    If anyone has symptoms that they are concerned about it is best to get checked out by the GP. They can assess you and decide if further investigation is needed.

    Take care and if you want to talk anything through with 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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