IBC Lesion / Spot rash

[phailaphaila]

I have had this spot on my breast for over 1 month. It is just there..it does not hurt it does not itch it my breast has not changed shape or had any other problems. It is also NOT a hot spot. I had a mammogram in the end of November that was grade 1. The spot was noticed about 1-2 weeks after my results. I went to my Dr a few days ago about the rash and she said she had NO IDEA what it was and instead of guessing she was sending me to a breast surgeon.
If she had just thought it was a skin abnormalcy wouldnt she have sent me to a dermatologist or is normal protocol to send  you to a breast surgeon for a spot on the breast. It is about the size of a quarter. It is a reddish color and is not raised. It actually seems to be more of the tissue under the skin.
My main question here is has anyone ever had IBC and NEVER had any symptoms other then a spot on the breast? Is it possible to have this cancer wiht NO SYMPTOMS at all?

[katarina777]

I agree with you that it would have been more appropriate to refer you to a dermatologist rather than a breast surgeon. I also think this is not breast cancer related. Your doctor probably thinks a breast surgeon would naturally know best, but I  think it' slightly 'overkill'.

Best,

KATRIN

[japdip]

This is the one type of breast cancer where there are symptoms and this is how it is usually diagnosed. What you have posted seems more like a skin problem but I'm sure the Breast Surgeon will clear this up for you. The skin on the breast is the same as skin on any other part of the body and subject to the same problems. IF IBC is suspected then a skin biopsy could be done to prove or disprove this diagnosis. As a rule the breast becomes very hot, red and swollen but as we all know there are exceptions to most every rule.  Regards .....