A 42-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me about breast cancer skin metastasis?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mark Packanswered
General Surgery 33 years experience
Possible: Breast cancer can metastasize to the skin. It is not common but can definitely occur. Women (and men) with breast cancer need to be followed closely for several years to monitor for any kind of recurrence so that it can be dealt with asap. Skin mets can be excised usually.
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Dr. Christian Schultheisanswered
Hematology and Oncology 26 years experience
Sure: It can be as simple as a lump or it can be raised and pink like a pimple. Typically occurs at the site of resection but can be in other places as well. Hope this helps.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What can be done for breast cancer skin metastasis?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Barry Rosenanswered
General Surgery 36 years experience
More importantly...: ...What's going on in the rest of the body? True skin mets from breast cancer are often multiple & may be indicative of disease elsewhere, necessitating chemotherapy. If it is truly an isolated skin met, it can be excised and/or radiated.
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