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a year agoI have had 1 week of radiation. My breast is very tender. Is this normal?
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Breast tenderness during radiation therapy is a common side effect that many patients experience, especially in the early weeks of treatment. While this can be concerning, skin and tissue reactions often develop as the body responds to radiation. It's always best to discuss any new or worsening symptoms with your radiation oncology team, as they can provide guidance specific to your treatment plan and may suggest comfort measures to help manage the tenderness.
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6 months agoYes it is a normal reaction but needs to be indicated to your radiation Dr.
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6 months agoI see her every Wednesday
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6 months agoYes, it can be ‘normal’ because it is happening to you. Let the doctor know. Ice helps after treatment… grape seed oil. My breast is still tender seven months after treatment so rubbing the grape seed oil also helps with massaging scar tissue but be gentle with yourself.
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6 months agoAquaphor will also help the skin heal. You will probably develop a "burn" with some skin peeling this is also normal. Take care
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6 months agoMy breast are tender. The radiologist says it is normal.
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6 months agoUse moisturizer liberally to breast after tx Aquaphor -Aveeno -LIBERALLY
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2 months agoBreast tenderness during radiation therapy is a common side effect that many patients experience, especially in the early weeks of treatment. While this can be concerning, skin and tissue reactions often develop as the body responds to radiation. It's always best to discuss any new or worsening symptoms with your radiation oncology team, as they can provide guidance specific to your treatment plan and may suggest comfort measures to help manage the tenderness.
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