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A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Irvine, CA

Hello,
Wondering if anyone has had experience with skin metastasis from Breast Cancer.
Thank you in advance.

July 10, 2023
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@A MyBCTeam Member. Not exactly. I’m talking about years after diagnosis and treatment having metastasis to the skin as opposed to the more common bone, brain, liver or lung. I spoke with someone when I was first diagnosed that had it happen to her. Started with a rash on her wrist that was misdiagnosed as dermatitis until after treating it as the wrong thing it was discovered to be breast cancer Mets. I don’t think it is common but just wondering about a rash I discovered on my arm. I only discovered it because I noticed it in the mirror. It doesn’t itch or hurt. I wouldn’t even know it’s there except now I know it is. I will go to my oncologist but was wondering if anyone here had any experience with it or knew someone who did.
Thank you for taking the time to respond, I really appreciate it!

July 10, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member: I had Pagets which is where the IDC in my breast spread through to the skin, affecting the nipple/nipple skin. That was what made me get checked out in the first place - an itchy, flaky, irritated nipple. Wasnt until they investigated further that they found the IDC. Is that what you mean?

July 10, 2023

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