"Woman’s Chest ‘Freckles’ Turn Out To Be A Sign Of Rare Breast Cancer" - Eun Kyung Kim
Rebecca Hockaday noticed the spot on her breast toward the end of the summer, and then a few more popped up, appearing as if one had spread. Several months later, Hockaday made an appointment with her dermatologist. A biopsy revealed that she had inflammatory breast cancer, a rare and aggressive form of the disease. “Women’s breasts can be a common area for irritation, whether from breastfeeding or form running-related chafing, but a woman should definitely contact her doctor if an irritation fails to improve or go away” noted Cameron Rokhsar, MD, an associate clinical professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Rokhsar recommended seeing a dermatologist rather than a primary care physician because they are more trained to identify specific rashes or anything unusual on the skin, regardless where the area affected might be.
- Cameron Rokhsar, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai