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Inverted nipple - question

qvc chick — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:28:09 GMT

One of my nipples has become inverted. Don't know why, or how long this happened. I didn't think it was anything to be concerned about, but upon googling it, they say it can be a sign of breast cancer. I just had a 3-D mammogram last week, and it came up fine.

Anyone have this? I am almost 60, don't know how common this is. And it is not painful, or am I having any symptons.

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Apple Crisp — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:32:21 GMT

@qvc chick I would think that if you just had a mammogram that you are probably fine. Have you checked with your doctor? My mom had an inverted nipple with a large lump. For her it was breast cancer. She was 85 at the time.

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LindaSal — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:41:12 GMT

@qvc chickYou need to go to the doctor immediately!! I too had a mammogram that came out "fine" and ended up with a 3cm tumor that did not show up on it!! And yes, it was breast cancer! You cannot soley rely on them!! Good luck to you.

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151949 — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:41:38 GMT

I had this when I had my Breast cancer so I advise you call your doctor and ask. My BC was a pretty large lump though that showed up clearly on mammogram so yours is probably fine.

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CareBears — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:45:11 GMT

@qvc chick Just to ease your own mind I would put a call into your doctor and explain it to him/her and get their opinion, it is probably nothing since your mammogram came back fine, but I do think it is something they need to be aware of.

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luvdoodles — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:46:32 GMT

No to alarm you but you need an ultrasound, my BC did not show up on a mammogram. Please ask for one. Could save your life.

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Demitra1 — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:48:02 GMT

I developed this at least 5 years ago.

Discussed it with the dr at the time, because I knew that it is a symptom of breast cancer. Each year my mammo (3D) is good.

So, I'm aware, but not too worried at this time.

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vermint — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:50:27 GMT

My mom had that...and it turned out to be cancer. Please call your doctor, otherwise you'll just worry about it. Hoping it's nothing!

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NickNack — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:19:28 GMT

You definitely need to have an ultrasound or an MRI depending on whether your breasts are dense or not. Mammograms don't always show cancer, especially in the beginning stages. Don't let your doctor tell you that you're fine since it didn't show up on your mammogram. Insist on the next step.

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Stray — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:32:57 GMT

Any obvious change should be reported to your gynecologist or if you see a breast surgeon, to him/her. It may be innocuous but may not be but don't panic, just see your doctor and let him/her guide you.

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StephfromIdaho — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 14:33:12 GMT

Hey in the world would you post this on this forum? Go to the doctor. Geez

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SilleeMee — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 14:34:02 GMT

The doctors always say "it's fine" when the mammo comes back normal. But things aren't always what they seem so I would ask your doctor for a referral to get an ultrasound soon.

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Lipstickdiva — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 14:40:29 GMT

@qvc chick, as others have said, you need to call the doctor. Mammograms do not show everything, as others have said. Ultrasounds don't either.

I know someone who had a mammo and was told everything was fine. As she was getting dressed after her mammo, she felt a lump while putting her bra on and long story short, the lump was a problem.

I'm not telling you this to scare you but so you know that just because you have an ok mammo, doesn't always mean everything is ok and any changes or problems should be reported.

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qualitygal — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:00:43 GMT

@LindaSal, I have read exactly what she just recommended. Go to doc!!

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Blingqueen023 — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 17:19:55 GMT

@StephfromIdaho wrote:
Hey in the world would you post this on this forum? Go to the doctor. Geez

@StephfromIdahoi I was just going to say the same thing. Who in the world would post such a sensitive medical issue on this forum. Never did understand why people here post all their personal problems on a shopping forum. Geez is right!!

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IMW — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:37:02 GMT

See an MD now!

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Shelbelle — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 19:19:46 GMT

You would think a 3D mamm would catch everything, hope in this case it did, good luck, keep us posted.

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qvc chick — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 12:56:37 GMT

Update - I had an ultrasound last night, and there was nothing worrisome.

Not sure why so many posters had to alarm me. Saying go to doctor Immediately!

Geez, I have enough anxiety as it is.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:02:33 GMT

@qvc chick wrote:
Update - I had an ultrasound last night, and there was nothing worrisome.

Not sure why so many posters had to alarm me. Saying go to doctor Immediately!

Geez, I have enough anxiety as it is.

@qvc chick, if you are going to post medical problems on this board, you have to be prepared for all kinds of answers.

I think everyone here had your best interest at heart when they told you to seek medical advice.

I'm very glad everything worked out well for you

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Shelbelle — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 15:29:16 GMT

I second what Lipstick Diva said.