Has anyone experienced sudden redness in a lymphedema-affected breast?

When I was doing radiation few years ago. Someone told me about the Aloe plant. After each session of Tx I would cut the Aloe plant & rub it all over the Tx area (very sticky & uncomfortable) but I tolerated every bit of it. Today my skin is perfect.👍🏽

Hey, I was told to use Banana Boat aloe and vitamin e lotion.

And I have chronic lymphadema in my left arm since my surgery in 2021 due to the removal of lymph node in my axilliary area. I wear a compression sleeve.

If it’s 1 year after your radiation treatment it shouldn’t be bright red, go to be seen

I had it, cellulitis went to my surgeon they gave me a round of cephalexin. The cellulitis was painful and very hot. The cephalexin worked for me.

What did your oncologist have to say about your breasts ? Are you okay?

You should go and see your oncologist. It may be a sign of inflammatory.

No just go to your surgeon they csn give you cephalexin it will go away. Its very painful do it as soon as you can .

Would get it checked out I just finished last December and have no more redness! That can be something else have your radiologist look at it!

That sudden bright redness sounds concerning and is definitely worth getting checked out sooner rather than waiting until February. Many community members have shared similar experiences with skin changes after radiation, and it's always better to have peace of mind by getting it evaluated promptly - your healthcare team would much rather see you for something that turns out to be minor than have you wait with worry.