Concerned about rash and unusual bruising

Hi, I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I have had a red spot like a small rash on my breast for about four months now. I have also developed a huge black bruise on the back of my upper thigh and don't remember injuring myself. It started out feeling itchy and when I looked I had lots of red spots, then the following day it had turned into an enormous bruise surrounded by lots of little ones. 

I've been to a breast clinic about the original rash and they said it's a skin issue and doesn't involve my breast tissue.

I was googling it and came across leukaemia. I'm now really scared I have it as it says you can get red rashes and also lots of unusual bruising. I know you can't diagnose but do you think this is possible?

 

Thanks

 

Sarah

  • Hi and thanks for posting

    As you say, no one will be able to say what this might be. There can be a number of explanations other than leukaemia for rashes ,which are usually far more common.

    It's best though to discuss this with your GP so they can always start with a blood test if necessary. It's easy to associate most symptoms with cancer after looking things up on google, so it's best to avoid it as it can only raise your anxiety without being able to say what may be causing the rashes.

    So do make an appointment and have a good chat with the GP about your concerns.

    All the best

    Wanda