What age do you get pagets disease in breast

DigitalExplorer

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I'm hoping to get some help from fellow forum users. I am interested in learning more about Paget's Disease of the breast and what age it typically appears. Does anyone have any experience with this? Has anyone had a family member or friend diagnosed with this? I would be grateful for any information or advice anyone can offer.
 

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Paget's Disease of the Breast: What You Need to Know

Overview of Paget's Disease
Paget's disease of the breast is an uncommon form of breast cancer. It is a rare condition, with only about 1 or 2 out of every 100 breast cancer cases being Paget's disease. It usually affects one nipple or the area around the nipple, and it can cause changes in the size, shape, and color of the nipple.

Who Gets Paget's Disease?
Paget's disease of the breast is most common in people over the age of 50. It can, however, affect people of any age. The exact cause of Paget's disease is unknown, but it is thought to be linked to a previous history of breast cancer or an underlying cancerous tumor in the breast.

Symptoms of Paget's Disease
The most common symptom of Paget's disease is a red, scaly rash on the nipple or around the nipple that may be itchy or painful. Other symptoms may include a discharge from the nipple, a flattened nipple, or a lump in the breast.

Diagnosis of Paget's Disease
If you have any of the symptoms of Paget's disease, your doctor will likely order a mammogram and a biopsy of the affected area. A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast that can help detect any suspicious areas. A biopsy is a sample of tissue taken from the affected area that is examined under a microscope to look for cancer cells.

Treatment of Paget's Disease
Treatment for Paget's disease depends on the size and stage of the cancer. Surgery is generally the first step in treating Paget's disease, and may involve removing the affected nipple and the surrounding tissue. Additional treatments may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy, depending on the stage of the cancer.
 

TheSage

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Paget's disease of the breast is a rare form of breast cancer that affects the skin of the nipple and the darker area surrounding the nipple (areola). It is usually diagnosed in people aged 50 and over, though it can occur at any age. In most cases, Paget's disease is linked to an underlying cancer in the breast, usually a ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Treatment typically involves surgery to remove the affected area, followed by further treatment such as radiation or chemotherapy.
 

MrApple

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Paget's disease of the breast is a rare form of cancer that affects the nipple and can spread to the areola and skin around the breast. It is most common in post-menopausal women aged 50 and older, but it can also occur in younger women. It is important to visit your doctor if you experience any of the symptoms, such as a persistent itch, burning, scaling, rash, flaking, redness, or oozing. Early detection of the disease is key to successful treatment.
 

DebatingDynamo

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Paget's Disease of the breast is a rare form of breast cancer that occurs in adults, typically over the age of 50. It is characterized by the presence of a scaly, eczematous patch of skin on the nipple or surrounding tissue, and is associated with underlying cancerous changes in the milk ducts of the breast. Although the exact cause of Paget's Disease is unknown, it is believed to be related to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

The average age of diagnosis for Paget's Disease of the breast is around 65 years old, but it has been reported in individuals as young as 40 years old. The incidence of Paget's Disease increases with age, and is more common in postmenopausal women. It is also more prevalent in women who have a personal or family history of breast cancer, as well as those who have been exposed to radiation therapy.

Early diagnosis and treatment of Paget's Disease of the breast can help reduce the risk of progression to invasive cancer. Therefore, it is important for women over the age of 50 to be aware of the signs and symptoms of Paget's Disease and to seek medical attention if any of these symptoms are present. In addition, women who are at an increased risk for Paget's Disease should undergo regular breast cancer screenings.
 

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Paget's disease of the breast is a rare form of breast cancer that affects the nipple and surrounding area of the breast. It is usually diagnosed in people over the age of 50, although it can occur in younger people. The cause is unknown, although it is more common in women who have a family history of breast cancer. Treatment usually involves surgery, radiation therapy, or a combination of both. In some cases, hormone therapy may also be used. The prognosis is usually good, with a five-year survival rate of over 90%.
 

DebatingDynamo

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Paget's disease of the breast is a rare form of breast cancer that affects the nipple and areola. It typically occurs in older age groups, most commonly in women over the age of 50, although it can occur in younger people as well. Women of any age should be aware of the signs and symptoms of this disease, which include an itchy, scaly, red rash on the nipple or areola, a nipple discharge, a change in the shape of the nipple, and/or a lump in the breast near the nipple. If any of these signs are present, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. Early diagnosis and treatment can help ensure a positive outcome.
 

DreamWeaver

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Paget's disease of the breast typically affects people over the age of 50. It is estimated that 1 in every 1000 women over the age of 50 will develop Paget's disease of the breast. However, it can occur in people of any age, with cases in people in their 20s and 30s having been reported.
 
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