A small amount of daily vaginal discharge is common in most women. Some breast cancer treatments can cause more or different discharge.
Normal discharge is usually:
Abnormal discharge can be:
If the discharge looks bloody, see a doctor immediately. Bloody discharge can be a sign of a serious medical condition.
The following breast cancer treatments can cause vaginal discharge:
Some bisphosphonates (bone-strengthening medicines) can cause a white vaginal discharge as a side effect.
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