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Today notices small red spot on breast. it doesn't hurt and is slightly raised but mostly flat. is that what ibc looks like when it starts? i also had some armpit pain that my gp checked but no swelling in nodes at all. still worried?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Red spots: These lesions would likely need to be examined and more history obtained to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.

Answered 1/15/2021

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A member asked:

Today notices small red spot on breast. it doesn't hurt and is slightly raised but mostly flat. is that what ibc looks like when it starts? i also had some armpit pain that my gp checked but no swelling in nodes at all. still worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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