Red mark on breast; worried about IBC

Hello. 2 days ago I noticed a very red mark on my upper breast (outer side, breast not chest) that essentially looked like a third nipple. It doesn't seem raised, I've not been bitten, I don't think it's swollen. Now 48 hours later the redness has reduced slightly but I can see there's what looks like broken blood vessels around it. Due to Christmas/bank hol I won't be able to get a GP appointment until Tuesday. I do have health anxiety particularly around breast cancer as I know a disproportional amount of people who have been diagnosed relatively young. 
 

im 34, haven't had a baby or breastfed for 4 years, have large breasts and am overweight but not obese. 
 

the closest thing I could find online that may look similar is a spider nevi, but this seems related to IBC. I have photos but cannot see a way of adding them to my post   

 

I would be so grateful for any advice or previous experiences as this is playing on my mind massively and I cannot focus. Thank you. 

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  • Hello Peanutdust20

    I'm sorry to hear that you've had some concerns about changes in your breast that you've noticed recently. 

    It's good to hear that you're planning to contact your GP this week. It's always sensible to get these concerns checked out. 

    I'm sorry to hear that you know quite a number of people who have been diagnosed with cancer at a young age. That certainly will be adding to your anxiety but do try to remember that even if you are referred to breast clinic, the majority of people referred do not go on to be diagnosed with cancer. 

    I hope that you're able to speak to the GP and that they are able to offer you some reassurance about things. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Peanutdust20

    I'm sorry to hear that you've had some concerns about changes in your breast that you've noticed recently. 

    It's good to hear that you're planning to contact your GP this week. It's always sensible to get these concerns checked out. 

    I'm sorry to hear that you know quite a number of people who have been diagnosed with cancer at a young age. That certainly will be adding to your anxiety but do try to remember that even if you are referred to breast clinic, the majority of people referred do not go on to be diagnosed with cancer. 

    I hope that you're able to speak to the GP and that they are able to offer you some reassurance about things. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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