Not been to the doctors, but have a very large sporadic purple rash on left breast, and a tiny area on right. Really terrified about it, a little pain in breasts but more achey. I have a very big chest, so always had that really. It's more the rash I'm worried about. But sort of been putting it to the back of my mind.
Hi Norah mabel,
My name is Matthew, and I work as part of the Online Community Team. We're the team who work on supporting our Online Community to make sure it stays safe and working well.
I'm sorry to hear about your rash, and the discomfort it's causing. As your question relates to getting a medical diagnosis, I have moved your question over to our Ask A Nurse forum
A member of our Cancer Information Nurse Specialist team will now be able to see your question, and will aim to answer within the next 3 working days (usually sooner).
If you'd like to speak to a member of the team on the phone, you can reach them by calling the Macmillan Support Line on freephone 0808 808 00 00. The Support Line is open from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. Just select the option to speak to one of our Cancer Information Nurse Specialists, and you will be connected as soon as the next one is available. You can also reach them by email or live webchat.
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All the best,
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Dear Norah Mabel,
Thank you for getting in touch with us and welcome to our Online Community. I’m Alison, one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists who work on the support line here at Macmillan.
It’s understandable you’re worried about this rash and I’m glad you’ve reached out to us. With any new, persistent or worsening symptom it’s best to see your GP to be properly assessed. There are many other conditions that could cause rashes on your breast that aren’t cancer, but it’s still important to see your GP. Your GP may refer you to the breast clinic for further tests, but this doesn’t mean you have cancer. Most people referred to the breast clinic don’t end up with a diagnosis of breast cancer.
I hope this is helpful and if you need to ask further questions please don’t hesitate to get back in touch.
Take care,
Alison,
Cancer Information Nurse Specialist
You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.
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