Skin tag - is it a symptom of BC

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Hi, im a 16 year old male. Is a skin tag on the nipple symptom of breast cancer or has it nothing to do with it ? Thanks as i have been freaking out

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Dr. Malhar Patel

Radiation Oncologist 14 yrs exp Ahmedabad

If skin tag is since birth or very long time, has not changed in size or nature then its not sign of cancer. Relax

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Surgical Oncologist 21 yrs exp Gurgaon

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It's not. You can find more information regarding breast cancer at cancersurgerygurugram.com