Ever hear of this cancer? - Cancer: Breast Message Board

KeltoKel · 01-20-2007, 08:17 PM

My MIL has a bright reddish/purpleish type of rash all around her breast. THe doctor mentioned it being a type of "marble" breast cancer but I have never heard of this and cannot find information on it. She is having a mammogram done in February. I would think that if this were cancer, that she would have the mammogram sooner.

Has anyone ever seen or heard of this kind of cancer?

hergy · 01-20-2007, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KeltoKel

My MIL has a bright reddish/purpleish type of rash all around her breast. THe doctor mentioned it being a type of "marble" breast cancer but I have never heard of this and cannot find information on it. She is having a mammogram done in February. I would think that if this were cancer, that she would have the mammogram sooner....Has anyone ever seen or heard of this kind of cancer?

Have you checked with the American Cancer Society online? There's a portion that allows you to ask questions. I've used it myself. They're good about responding.

Also, you can ask the oncologist what this diagnosis means and how to find information.

I hope this helps,

Nikki

newfie11 · 01-22-2007, 07:57 AM

I am not sure about the reddish area but you might look up medullary carcinoma or Mucinous (colloid) carcinoma. These are the only two I know of that are like a marble.
Newfie11

peace1910 · 01-22-2007, 02:44 PM

could be inflammatory breast ca...hard to treat but if that is what it is,she has to get started right now...it's a nasty one...just get it checked out...
please peace

Lulubells · 02-14-2007, 03:22 PM

peace1910, you took the words right out of my mouth.