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I have a red-like spot on the underside of my breast. every time i put pressure on it, it goes away. i don't think it can be cancer because i'm only 19 years old and breast cancer doesn't run in my family. any idea of what it might be?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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Hemangioma-Google it: Benign collection of blood vessels. Have your MD confirm

Answered 7/27/2017

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A member asked:

I have a red-like spot on the underside of my breast. every time i put pressure on it, it goes away. i don't think it can be cancer because i'm only 19 years old and breast cancer doesn't run in my family. any idea of what it might be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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