Nipple removal?

[Timdog]

Hi, I'm a male, this question may sound strange but any info would be appreciated.

I was with a woman who was missing one of her nipples, I no longer can contact her but am wondering if I am correct to assume this missing nipple meant she had breast cancer? Or maybe even can I be SURE she had breast cancer because she was missing one of her nipples?

If not, why else would a woman have to have a nipple removed?

sorry for my ignorance on the subject.

Thanks

[Timdog]

Hi,

No, I didn't ask whether it was surgically removed, and with no possible contact now, I guess, I'll never know for sure......I was just curious really as to the likely reason for it and I think I know now.

Thanks much for the info.

[Dennis MD]

Hi.
Did you ask whether the nipple was surgically removed?
Nipple infection unresponsive to medical treatment can lead to nipple necrosis.  Hence, there may be a need to remove the nipple as part of debridement.
Patients who underwent breast conserving surgery for breast cancer may also have the nipple removed as part of the surgery.

[Timdog]

anybody?