Ask An Expert: Breast Cancer

I am a 45-year-old female. I recently noticed dark greenish discharge from both breasts. What could be causing this?

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A male, 45-year old friend has confided in me that he has a small lump in his left breast. It is about 2 inches above his left nipple and hurts to the touch. The surrounding area is swollen. He's had this problem for about three weeks now, but he won't go and see his doctor. I know he is very worried about breast cancer. Could these symptoms be caused by other conditions? He is quite overweight and both drinks and smokes.

What are the symptoms of Paget's disease of the breast?

My mammogram shows "fibrous glandular density." The doctor has recommended that I have an ultrasound. What is fibrous glandular density, and does it mean that I could have breast cancer?

I continually find lumps in my breast during self-exams. I have had mammograms and the lumps have not been cancerous. Why do I keep developing these lumps? Is there anything I could do or take to stop them from forming?

I have been diagnosed with a fibroadenoma, a benign tumor on my breast. Does this need to be removed? Will I need surgery? If so, how extensive will the surgery need to be?

I am undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, and one of the side effects is a white, thick coating on my tongue. Can you suggest a remedy for this?

How is mammography done after a breast augmentation?

What is a ductogram?

If a woman finds a nodule on her breast, does it have to be removed immediately? Does it matter if it is cystic?