Mastitis does not cause cancer, but cancer can mimic mastitis in appearance. If a breast infection is slow to go away, cancer should be considered and ruled out by other tests such as mammography . Breast abscess and infections. The diagnosis and management of breast problems during pregnancy and lactation. Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established.
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