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A 26-year-old female asked:

I have a red dot on my breast is on the side on mybright breast. it hurts when i touch it and all the time. im breastfeeding it could be cancer?

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Dr. Katharine Cox
Dr. Katharine Coxanswered
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 46 years experience
Exam: It is unlikely to be cancer but more likely a vascular lesion. Have it examined for a diagnosis and to see if you require more testing. All the best.
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