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Can piercing your nipples cause breast cancer?

By Lisa Fayed, About.com

Created: January 04, 2006

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Question: Can piercing your nipples cause breast cancer?
Answer: Nipple piercing has grown to be very popular among men and women. Although there is a risk of infection associated with nipple piercing, there is no increased risk factor for breast cancer.

Created: 12/04/2006
Reference: The Avon Foundation Breast Center at Johns Hopkins. Ask an Expert.
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