Hello kya nipple biting se breast cancer ka risk increase hota h kya. Mere friend k husband ne uske left breast per aur nipple per jor se biting kr diya. Uski breast Ab dard kr rhi h. Please provide accurate answer. Thanku.

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Dr. Sanket ShahOncologist12yrs exp

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No this is not at all a risk factor for breast cancer. Mainly breast cancer present with painless lumps (swelling).

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Dr. Subhash Chandra ChananaOncologist48yrs exp

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Do not worry it will never lead to cancer the pain is due to acute inflammation let her take acourse of antibiotic and pain killer if possible she should have one inj.

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Dr. Shilpy DolasOncologist11yrs exp

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Nipple biting won?t give rise to cancer but Breast abscess can happen if it will get infected. Please go and meet breast surgeon.

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