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Breast Redness
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Breast Redness
by Scrunch, Sep 04, 2002 12:00AM
In the past few days, my left breast has become red and warm to the touch. In May of 2001, I had a lumpectomy in that breast followed by 33 radiation treatments, including boosts. I did not have chemotherapy or adjuvant therapy, since it was only Stage 1, Grade 2, with no node involvement. Is this something I should worry about?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-JS, Sep 04, 2002 12:00AM
Dear Scrunch, You may be developing an infection, if this persists or worsens you should check in with your doctor.
