A 30-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 answered
44 years experience in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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.
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
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