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I am 25.i have a faint redness on my left breast, about 2in, that gets bigger for 9 months. no other symptoms, us clear. could it be breast cancer?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Very unlikely that: But you should bring up your concerns with your doc. It doesn't seem to be a mass from what you say. Maybe it is a vascular malformation? This can't be handled over the Web in 400 spaces. See a doc face to face. Good luck!

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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A member asked:

I am 25.i have a faint redness on my left breast, about 2in, that gets bigger for 9 months. no other symptoms, us clear. could it be breast cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Dr Blinski agreed

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