does this sound like cancer - Dimpling and puckering in both breasts

	Asked by user (Male ) on Fri 04, Apr 2008 06:46pm :
	i have severe dimpling and puckering in both breasts. i also have discharge in both breasts and calcifications in right breast
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	Answer by Dr Bobby V, MD (oncologist) on Sat 05, Apr 2008 03:23am: Hi, Without performing a clinical examination, it is difficult to judge the possibility or probability of breast cancer, but from your description, my impression is that it is unlikely to be breast cancer. Puckering and dimpling of both breasts are occasionally seen in older ladies, women with large or pendulous breasts, and after stoppage of breastfeeding or after sudden weight loss. In breast cancer, puckering or dimpling of breast skin is a late sign, and signify the involvement of skin or structures known as "Coopers ligaments". Usually a hard mass is palpable under the puckered area, and the puckering is seen over a part of one breast only. You have mentioned the presence of calcifications on the right breast - I assume a mammogram was done. Are you aware of you report? What exactly did the radiologist say? What BIRAD score was allotted to your mammogram? Regarding discharge from both breasts, this may signify different things depending on the color and nature of the fluid. If it is serous, odorless and watery, it may be normal or there may be some underlying endocrine/hormonal cause. If it is greenish in color or has a smell, it may signify duct ectasia with infection. Thank you for using our service.  If you are satisfied with the answer or if you want a detailed answer for your question, please make a donation and request for further clarifications.  Our oncologists will provide an elaborate answer for your clarification.   Please make a donation by clicking the button below. You may donate using funds from your PayPal account or Credit Card. Please rate my answer (select the stars below, no need to log in.)
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