> Paget's Disease: This is a rare form of breast cancer, and is on the
> outside of the breast, on the nipple and aureole It appeared as a rash,
> which later became a lesion with a crusty outer edge. I would not have
> ever suspected it to be breast cancer but it was. My nipple never seemed
> any different to me, but the rash bothered me, so I went to the doctor for
> that. Sometimes, it itched and was sore, but other than that it didn't
> bother me. It was just ugly and a nuisance, and could not be cleared up
> with all the creams prescribed by my doctor and dermatologist for the
> dermatitis on my eyes just prior to this outbreak. They seemed a little
> concerned but did not warn me it could be cancerous.
>
>
> Now, I suspect not many women out there know a lesion or rash on the
> nipple or aureole can be breast cancer. (Mine started out as a single red
> pimple on the aureole. One of the biggest problems with Paget's disease
> of the nipple is that the symptoms appear to be harmless. It is
> frequently thought to be a skin inflammation or infection, leading to
> unfortunate delays in detection and care.)
>
>
> What are the symptoms?
>
> 1. A persistent redness, oozing, and crusting of your nipple causing
> it to itch and burn (As I stated, mine did not itch or burn much, and had
> no oozing I was aware of, but it did have a crust along the outer edge on
> one side.)
>
> 2. A sore on your nipple that will not heal. (Mine was on the aureole
> area with a whitish thick looking area in center of nipple).
>
> 3 Usually only one nipple is affected. How is it diagnosed?
> Your doctor will do a physical exam and should suggest having a mammogram
> of both breasts, done immediately.. Even though the redness, oozing and
> crusting closely resemble dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), your
> doctor should suspect cancer if the sore is only on one breast. Your
> doctor should order a biopsy of your sore to confirm what is going on.
> This message should be taken seriously and passed on to as many of
> your relatives and friends as possible; it could save someone's life.
>
> My breast cancer has spread and metastasized to my bones after
> receiving mega doses of chemotherapy, 28 treatments of radiation and
> taking Tamaxofin If this had been diagnosed as breast cancer in the
> beginning, perhaps it would not have spread....
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> Paget's Disease: This is a rare form of breast cancer, and is on the
February 16, 2012 - 9:06am> outside of the breast, on the nipple and aureole It appeared as a rash,
> which later became a lesion with a crusty outer edge. I would not have
> ever suspected it to be breast cancer but it was. My nipple never seemed
> any different to me, but the rash bothered me, so I went to the doctor for
> that. Sometimes, it itched and was sore, but other than that it didn't
> bother me. It was just ugly and a nuisance, and could not be cleared up
> with all the creams prescribed by my doctor and dermatologist for the
> dermatitis on my eyes just prior to this outbreak. They seemed a little
> concerned but did not warn me it could be cancerous.
>
>
> Now, I suspect not many women out there know a lesion or rash on the
> nipple or aureole can be breast cancer. (Mine started out as a single red
> pimple on the aureole. One of the biggest problems with Paget's disease
> of the nipple is that the symptoms appear to be harmless. It is
> frequently thought to be a skin inflammation or infection, leading to
> unfortunate delays in detection and care.)
>
>
> What are the symptoms?
>
> 1. A persistent redness, oozing, and crusting of your nipple causing
> it to itch and burn (As I stated, mine did not itch or burn much, and had
> no oozing I was aware of, but it did have a crust along the outer edge on
> one side.)
>
> 2. A sore on your nipple that will not heal. (Mine was on the aureole
> area with a whitish thick looking area in center of nipple).
>
> 3 Usually only one nipple is affected. How is it diagnosed?
> Your doctor will do a physical exam and should suggest having a mammogram
> of both breasts, done immediately.. Even though the redness, oozing and
> crusting closely resemble dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), your
> doctor should suspect cancer if the sore is only on one breast. Your
> doctor should order a biopsy of your sore to confirm what is going on.
> This message should be taken seriously and passed on to as many of
> your relatives and friends as possible; it could save someone's life.
>
> My breast cancer has spread and metastasized to my bones after
> receiving mega doses of chemotherapy, 28 treatments of radiation and
> taking Tamaxofin If this had been diagnosed as breast cancer in the
> beginning, perhaps it would not have spread....
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