Description
A form of breast cancer affecting the nipple and dark circle of skin around it.
Overview
Paget's disease of the breast is a form of breast cancer affecting the nipple and dark circle of skin around it, called the areola. Most people with it have underlying ductal breast cancer.
Symptoms
Nipple or areola flaking, scaling, crusting, oozing, itching and discharge are symptoms.
Treatments
Treatment may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and hormone therapy.
Last Updated: March 21st, 2025
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