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I have a raised bump under the surface of the skin on my breast. it's painless & soft when pressed on. the skin over it is red/brownish. its size is like of a pencil eraser. it's still here after 9 days. what could it be? worried about cancer?

Q: i have a raised bump under the surface of the skin on my breast. it's painless & soft when pressed on. the skin over it is red/brownish. its size is like of a pencil eraser. it's still here after 9 days. what could it be? worried about cancer?

: It is likely an epidermal or sebaceous cyst. Very low chance that it may be due to breast cancer. It is best to have a healthcare professional check it out to alleviate your anxiety and also to offer the appropriate work-up and management.

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Dr. Dariush Vaziri answered

It is likely an epidermal or sebaceous cyst. Very low chance that it may be due to breast cancer. It is best to have a healthcare professional check it out to alleviate your anxiety and also to offer the appropriate work-up and management.

Answered 6/8/2022

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A member asked:

I have a raised bump under the surface of the skin on my breast. it's painless & soft when pressed on. the skin over it is red/brownish. its size is like of a pencil eraser. it's still here after 9 days. what could it be? worried about cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dariush Vaziri answered

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