PAGET'S DISEASE OF THE BREAST AND GENITALS

These conditions were named after Sir James Paget who discovered them as well as Paget’s disease of the bone. Although sharing the same name they are completely unrelated.

Paget’s disease of the breast is an eczema like change in the skin of the nipple and 9 out of 10 women who have this have an underlying breast cancer. It occurs extremely rarely in men.

Paget’s disease of the genitals rarely occurs in men over the age of 60 and women after the menopause. It is caused by abnormal changes in skin cells of the penis and vulva and presents as a type of skin irritation. It is not a cancer but can become cancerous if not treated.

If you require more information on these conditions please contact:

Cancerbackup (now merged with MacMillan Cancer Support)
3, Bath Place, Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3DR
Helpline: 0808 800 1234
Website:www.cancerbackup.org.uk