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Tink98
Tink98 Member Posts: 3
edited May 2017 in Waiting for Test Results

Hello All:

Sunday, May 7th I woke up to find a very red and swollen breast. Prior to that I don't remember how long before maybe a week I had a very itchy area under my breast which looked and felt like a fungal rash. I do remember scratching it and maybe broke the skin and didn't know it. Csng think of anything else that could've caused a rash like thst!! Went to my doctor Monday afternoon he said he thought it was mastitis gave me bactrim for 7 days. Three days later I went in for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. The radioligist said there was some thickening and wanted me to come back 14 days later. I went yesterday and the radiologist repeated 3 mammogram pics and said the majority of the thickening cleared up, but thst there was still some there. I now have an appt with a breast surgeon in a week, June 1st. I'm so scared that it could be IBC. Can anyone offer me some info of experience in relation to my situation?? Thank you so much!!


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  • Kicks
    Kicks Member Posts: 4,131
    edited May 2017

    Of course, anything is possible -however - IBC is very unlikely! Only between 1 to 5 of all DIAGNOSED with a form of BC (DCIS, IDC, ILC, IBC) will be IBC. It rapidly presentation (hours/day) and is aggressive in progression. There are many possibilities as to what is going on - especially as the Rad Dr said 'thickening' was less. IBC does not get 'better' once it presents.

    For me, it was 7 days from lymph node presenting literally overnight til DX and another 17 days til starting neoadjuvant Chemo (total of 24 days). NEVER had any 'redness'.

    There are so many possible I times as to what is going on with you at this time. (Perhaps a Dermatologist for your skin issues. There are a multitude of ppssibilities with skin issues.

    Whatever your issue is - the sooner you get the appropriate TX, the better!

    Stay away from " Dr Quack Google"!

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  • Tink98
    Tink98 Member Posts: 3
    edited May 2017

    Hey Kicks:

    Thanks so much for the quick and comforting response! You are so right about Dr. Google. Trying to stay positive since I don't knowanything yet, but it's hard and scary at the same time!!

    How are you doing since your diagnosis?

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  • Kicks
    Kicks Member Posts: 4,131
    edited May 2017

    I'm 7+ yrs since DX + stil and srill NED and living/loving every day! Doing great! What more could I hope for?

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    Tink98 Member Posts: 3
    edited May 2017

    Omgosh that's fantastic! So happy to hear that from you. I wish much love and light for you. All the best to you! My next appt with the breast surgeon is this coming Thurs. Fingers crossed!! 🙏🏻

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