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edited March 2018 in Not Diagnosed But Worried
Ibc question
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  • Barney7923
    Barney7923 Member Posts: 2
    edited March 2018

    I had some color changes below my nipple that are responding to steroid cream (getting better). Is that a good sign that the changes are not related to IBC?


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  • djmammo
    djmammo Member Posts: 2,939
    edited March 2018

    Barney7923

    Once they start, the physical findings of IBC seen in the skin do not subside. Getting better with steroids is a good sign. Did your doc examine you and prescribe that cream, or is it over-the-counter?


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  • Barney7923
    Barney7923 Member Posts: 2
    edited March 2018

    I saw my general MD yesterday. He noticed a slight pink area and prescribed the antibiotic steroid cream to be used 2x daily. He said if it didn’t respond he would send me to the cancer center. I work at and go to a major university hospital MD so care is pretty good there.

    My underlying issue is that I had a fibroadenoma removed from that same breast 2 years ago so I don’t know if the changes are due to a 1.5” benign tumor being removed and my skin stretched or if it’s something else.

    Thank you for your quick response.

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  • djmammo
    djmammo Member Posts: 2,939
    edited March 2018

    Barney7923

    If the changes came on recently, and they are resolving with the steroid, it is not likely related to your prior surgery.

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