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Is sudden breast redness and warmth after cancer treatment normal?

EI

Community Member

a month ago

My breast suddenly became red and extra warm to the touch. This is the same breast that had stage 2 cancer last year. I fully recovered after a lumpectomy and radiation. Afraid I have inflammatory breast cancer. Anyone have that??

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CA

Community Member

a month ago

That sounds really concerning and understandably frightening given your history. Sudden redness and warmth can have various causes, and it's important to contact your oncologist or healthcare team right away to have this evaluated properly. Many community members have shared similar worries about new symptoms after treatment, and getting prompt medical attention is always the right approach for any changes that concern you.

MM

Community Member

11 days ago

Eileen, yes I do have Inflammatory BC, discovered when I felt a rock hard lymph node under my armpit, prior to that just alot of itchy skin and the affected breast was enlarged and warm. You need to get a mammogram, yesterday. Prayers up for you

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