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I am 59 yrs. old, weigh 142lbs and 5'4. I had my left kidney removed 3 yrs. ago because of infections. I had apartial hysterectomy in "89". I had Basil Cell Carcinoma removed from my face 4 yrs. ago. My on-going 6 month problem is a small round red rash on my sternum chest. I was told before it my be Lymphoma but now after seeing how medical cremes effected it I have been told it isn't cancer and a biopsy has been refused. The round red rash changes in size and color daily if not hourly. I have no fever, lumps or weight loss, or itching. When I have applied some cremes such as " Protopic" it has caused swelling. The amount of time 6 -months I have had this rash has me concerned and of course even the slightest possibility that it my be a blood cancer such as Lymphoma is frightening.
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What Causes A Red Rash On The Sternum?
Hello, You have to go for a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. We can not make a diagnosis without biopsy. Consult a general surgeon and he will direct you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician