Odd marks

Hi about a year ago I noticed a reddening on the left breast just under my nipple. A irregular shape and really light covers about 5cm. 3 weeks ago I eventually went to the doctors, she did a breast examination and said could be dermatitis or something similar so gave me steroid cream and if it didn't clear to go back. Steroid cream did nothing. I went back and a different doctor did a breast exam and again said she was not concerned it was anything like cancer but did me and urgent referral to the hospital breast clinic (I'm due to go this Wednesday). I have also noticed some new freckle like marks on my breast these are a light brown colour and I have about 5-6 of them. I know my doctor said it's nothing to worry about hopefully but I can't stop feeling like it's something serious. I am 25 years old and very nervous. I have read about inflammatory breast cancer and my symptoms most fit to this although I have no swelling. What else could it be, should I be concerned?

  • Hi there

    The good news is both GPs are not worried about these marks and GPs are experts in this sort of thing so youve been sent to a breast clinic as they have the equipment there to see inside the breast to see if there's anything below the skin that can determine what these marks are. Although you have looked this up on line that doesnt mean you have breast cancer, you cannot be diagnosed by Dr Google. 

    I'm glad you will be seen this week, hopefully all goes well x