"Het is ongebruikelijk dat borstjeuk in verband wordt gebracht met borstkanker," zegt hij. "Maar als je een aanhoudend jeukend plekje op of rond je borst merkt dat je blijft krabben, is het verstandig om het door een zorgprofessional te laten controleren."

Kan borstjeuk ooit can.cer signaleren?

Although rare, itching can sometimes be linked to bre.ast canc.er. One uncommon form, inflammatory breast cancer, may cause skin changes such as redness, swelling, warmth, pain, and itching.

Other possible causes

Dr. Woodman also points to Paget’s disease, a rare condition affecting the nipple and areola. While it doesn’t always involve cancer, it can sometimes develop into cancer within the milk ducts and may cause sore, itchy, or bleeding nipples.

More commonly, bre.ast itching is linked to non-serious conditions such as eczema. Infections like mastitis can also cause inflammation, discomfort, and itching.

“If itching around your breasts is frequent or uncomfortable, it’s best to get medical advice,” Dr. Woodman recommends.

Common signs of bre.ast can.cer

Since the early 1990s, breast cancer rates in the UK have risen by about 18%, making awareness of symptoms especially important. The most common sign is a new lump or thickening in the breast or armpit area.

Other symptoms to watch for include:

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