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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
Radiation Skin Discoloration
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Cleveland - OH
Questions posted in the Breast Cancer Forum are answered by medical professionals from The Cleveland Clinic. Topics include Breast Biopsy, Chemotherapy, Hormone Therapy, Lumps, Lumpectomy, Lymph node dissection, Lymphedema, Mammograms, Mastectomy, Radiation Therapy, Reconstruction, Self Breast Exam, and Surgery.
Radiation Skin Discoloration
by ladysmith105, Oct 16, 2009 12:02PM
I am 3 mos. post radiation treatment. Can a cream be used to fade the skin darkening at the boost site now or at some time in the future?
Can supplements like Alpha Lipoic Acid help?
Also, I have a depression at the site of the lumpectomy and am considering fat implants ( liposuction, then fat injection to the breast) to restore the fullness. Do you recommend this procedure? I have looked into fat stem cell implant clinical trials but I must first be 1 year from surgery date and a T2. I am a T1 and 5 mos from surgery date.
I would love to return my skin and breast to the most normal shape possible. Then I will feel I am really finished with treatment.
Many thanks. I love this site.
Can supplements like Alpha Lipoic Acid help?
Also, I have a depression at the site of the lumpectomy and am considering fat implants ( liposuction, then fat injection to the breast) to restore the fullness. Do you recommend this procedure? I have looked into fat stem cell implant clinical trials but I must first be 1 year from surgery date and a T2. I am a T1 and 5 mos from surgery date.
I would love to return my skin and breast to the most normal shape possible. Then I will feel I am really finished with treatment.
Many thanks. I love this site.
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Oct 16, 2009 02:50PM
, Oct 16, 2009 02:50PM
Dear ladysmith105: During and immediately after radiation therapy, there are certain “creams” that should be used and others that should not. These would be recommended by the radiation oncology staff. Regarding creams to fade darkening, the radiation oncology staff may be best equipped to make a recommendation regarding whether any of these remedies may be helpful or whether you would be wasting your money. I am not aware of any supplements being used for this purpose.
You should discuss the breast reconstruction (fat implants) issues with a breast reconstruction plastic surgeon. Make sure it is someone who is well experienced in reconstruction post cancer removal as this may impact the options that are appropriate. We would defer our recommendation to the plastic surgeon who has examined you and can make appropriate recommendations.
You should discuss the breast reconstruction (fat implants) issues with a breast reconstruction plastic surgeon. Make sure it is someone who is well experienced in reconstruction post cancer removal as this may impact the options that are appropriate. We would defer our recommendation to the plastic surgeon who has examined you and can make appropriate recommendations.
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