Hi - This doesn't sound like IBC, but it would definitely be good to find out exactly what it is. Have they suggested another biopsy? The first one seems inconclusive, and biopsy is the only sure way to rule out cancer. I really suspect this has something to do with breastfeeding, but you need to find out for sure. Hope you get this resolved soon - PJH
Sorry about the "reading yourself scared" - definitely easy to do, with all the info. so easily accessible online. Take heart; at your age, the chance of you having cancer is very slim. In the most recent stats published, 95% of new cases, and 97% of breast cancer deaths, occurred in women aged 40 and older; so the odds are definitely on your side that this is NOT cancer. Best of luck with your appointments - PJH
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Because I've developed a milk fistula after the initial biopsy, they are reluctant to repeat it. I'm seeing 2 different surgeons in the next week and we'll see what the best course of action is. I'm worried about this lump now and have definitely read myself scared on the internet... Thank you for the response!