I AM 25 YEARS OLD AND I HAVE DISCHARGE COMING FROM M Y NIPPLE..IT'S ONLY IN ONE BREAST..WHY IS THIS??? IT LOOKS LIKE WATER COMING OUT AND IT'S ONLY ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY BREAST...SHOULD I BE WORRIED?? DOES THIS MEAN I HAVE CANCER AND I'M GOING TO DIE?? DID ANY OF YOU LADIES HAVE THIS PROBLEM, AND IF SO WHAT DID THE DOC SAY TO YOU??? NO NOT PREG, DNT HAVE SEX, AND I'M SO SCARED PLS PLS HELP ME OUT, I'M AFRAID I MIGHT HAVE BREAST CANCER, AND WHERE CAN I GO TO GET IT CHECKED OUT??? I HAVE NO MEDICAL INS OR NOTHING, PLEASE HELP ME I'M WORRIED>>>
2006-11-02 13:56:28 · 16 answers · asked by yeah_wow_wow 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
From a professional standpoint I would get it checked. There are programs out there to help you cover the costs of medical expenses. A doctor cannot refuse you treatment due to inability to pay. A really good program that could help you out is the Hill-Burton Act. I spent many years working on an Oncology Unit (Cancer unit) in our local hospital and know that one of the signs of breast cancer is nipple discharge. I don't want to scare you , only inform you. Finding out now is best because there are treatments available that can stop the growth if it is cancer, and better to catch it early. I will keep you in my prayers.
2006-11-02 14:08:12 · answer #1 · answered by lyfsavr1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you had a canceruos cyst that was so badly infected it was leaking, odds are you would have known for some time. there would be a large tumor under the leaking area, which could be anywhere on the breast. and even non-canceruos tumors can become infection and leak! but it would have some color to it, pain, and an odor, and you would have a fever. if all you have is clear fluid leaking out then you probably have an infection, most likely mastitis. you can get infected milk ducts and it can turn into mastitis even if you never had a pregnancy in your lifetime! do you have any discolored circles on the skin? if you have any red circles you most likely have an infection somewheres. don't worry but do get into the doc as soon as you can. until tomorrow morning when you can call the doc, don't worry. use a hot compress on the area and get as much of that fluid out as you can. good luck, hon!
2006-11-02 14:07:41 · answer #2 · answered by jess l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're not pregnant? Then I would make an appointment IMMEDIATELY to see your Physician. My Mother was the same way, but she waited till her breast was hard and at the very last minute? She went to see her Physician. They did their tests and she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Carcinoma. She also had a masectomy. Survival for her was only 1 year after she was Medically Diagnosed and this included the "conventional" and not the AGGRESSIVE type of chemotherapy treatment. It only prolonged her life for a year.
Bottom line? Get checked, rule out pregnancy and have your condition confirmed. Don't put it off. The longer you wait, the worst it could get.
2006-11-02 15:54:55 · answer #3 · answered by Smahteepanties 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure where you are from,but most places have clinics that you can go to for free. Also, if you have no insurance there is always medicaid/medicare, and it is really easy to apply for. If I were you, I would calm down and relax until you know what it is. I am not a doctor, but my guess is it's nothing serious, but should definetly be looked at by a professional. The sooner, the better, but stay calm!!!! Everything will be ok!
2006-11-02 14:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by rose 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 32 and just recently had the same thing happen to me. I had a mammogram which showed a blockage in my milk duct. The surgeon removed the blockage and the milk duct, and it was benign. It is a sign of breast cancer, but I would not worry about it until you talk to a doctor.
2006-11-02 14:54:29 · answer #5 · answered by catzrme 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine when I was in highschool said her breasts leaked already... never been pregnant or anything! I have a feeling what ur experiencing is that. If you're really freaking out though, go see a doctor so they can make you feel better. Best wishes!
2006-11-02 14:03:03 · answer #6 · answered by ms pokeylope 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor. Don't get worked up over the unknown. There could be things other than cancer that cause this, but you need to see a qualified professional to diagnose your issue.
2006-11-02 13:58:21 · answer #7 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. It is normal to have some discharge from your breast. If you had insurance, I would recommend you see the doctor just to reassure yourself that you are OK. Since you do not, don't waste your money. If you can find a free clinic in your area, it wouldn't hurt to go, but it is not necessary. No need to panic. You are perfectly normal.
2006-11-02 14:00:23 · answer #8 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
dont worry its going be ok go to doctor in get it checked out probably nothing.when it comes to your health don,t worry about money they have the free clinic you can go to.you will need to get a mamogram to see inside your breast its going to be ok. good luck
2006-11-02 14:07:02 · answer #9 · answered by annjilena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Please visit the following website for a detail explanation on your conditions. I do not think it can be a problem.
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/nipple_discharge.htm
Regards,
2006-11-02 14:18:07 · answer #10 · answered by jehan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋