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Breast Abnormalities and Other Symptoms General questions about breast health and possible symptoms. |
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| 4/12/2012 | I had a mastectomy on my right breast in Oct. 2008. I had chemo and have been on Tamoxifen since 3/09. The last two weeks my left nipple has been itchy and I have notied a few bumps around. I am worried about Pagets Disease. Could this be possible. I had a mammogram in Sept. and was told everything was okay. Should I be worried? I have appt. with oncologist on 4/30 can this wait or should I call my surgeon and make appt with her? Thanks for your time. | ||
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| 4/13/2012 | Rather then wait and worry, call your surgeon for evaluation of your itchy nipple. | ||
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