Red blotch....could it be :(

Oh Jen, always something to disturb our minds, is it?? So many things can cause that blotch. Remember before BC we would hardly worry about things like that, but now everything scares us. I am having some itching where my prosth bra line is with tiny spots and I think it's some allergy, as it gets better from creams. Could yours be the same?Is it itchy or irritated? Sorry you are going thru this, no word of wisdom, but want to send you strength. Good that you will see your onc on Tuesday. It's more than likely to be nothing, but you will get peace of mind. Good luck and let us know.

Hugs. 

Hi Jen,

Saying a prayers right now that it's something benign. Show the new onc and perhaps they can do a punch biopsy. It doesn't hurt and the results should come back pretty quick. 

 I am hopeful because it isn't near your mast site that it is a bite or something else.  Hang in there. The fear stinks.

Big Hugs,

Lexi

I get a blotch like this from time to time and have realized that they are caused by a reaction to the body lotion I am using.  The blotch is pinkish and slightly itchy.  Is yours itchy?  You could try using over-the-counter cortisone cream on it for a few days.  That clears them up for me. 

Of course, you may want to consult with your doctor for your peace of mind.

Try not to panic.  It could just be a skin problem, not bc.

All the best to you! 

Hoping it's absolutely nothing. Hang in there.

Hi Jenny, this may be a long shot, but could it be Tinea Versicolor? I would have this pop up every few months for years from living in the Caribbean. I bought a product called "Versel" which is 2.5% Selenium Sulfide. This is the only product that finally wiped it out. It is known to have a cancer fighting properties as well, which has made me wonder about the relation between cancer and fungus.

As an interesting sidenote, I also used this lotion on a skin growth that was on my bc side, right above where my lump was, and the growth disappeared completely in 3 days! Even my Oncologist found this interesting.

Sending hugs and hope all goes well on tuesday.

One love, Jackie

Jenny, I'm the biggest worrier I know so it's not really fair for me to give you advice, but my aunt always says to me, "Don't borrow trouble."  And my sister always says, "Don't suffer future pain." I try to keep these words in my mind and they do help.  

 Try not to look at the red splotch. Have a great Sunday night and Monday. You'll have some idea of what the onc thinks on Tuesday. Until then assume it is nothing which it most likely is. You are a survivor and a thriver and will continue to be!!

I would look for this rash on another part of your body, even if it is a smaller version of the same type of rash. I get these types of rashes ALL...THE....TIME....But I look and then I find another one elsewhere.  If this is the ONLY site of the rash than I would have it looked at. Only because it if were to be a local recurrence, you would want to catch it ASAP.  I have heard we can be prone to fungus infections after having radiation.

Yeah!!!

Great news!!  I love that feeling of comfort!! 

So glad you got good news!

And so glad you like your new oncologist--it really helps to have someone you like and someone who listens to your concerns--so glad you've found that, especially after your last one...

:-) 

Yeah!!!

Great to hear it Jenny!

WAHHHOOO!!!  NED rocks!