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a year agoMy doctor told me to expect my breast to feel like a very bad sunburn. For the first 3 weeks of treatment I didn’t even have a tan! I saw the doctor on a Tuesday and by the next day I was red as a beet and really swollen .!now I have cellulitis! It hurts like crazy and I have to stop treatment!my
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Treatment side effects can sometimes develop more quickly or intensely than expected, and it sounds like this has been a challenging and painful experience. Many patients in this community have faced unexpected complications during their treatment journey, and connecting with others who understand these challenges can provide valuable support and encouragement during difficult times.
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6 months agoAnne, I'm sorry th read you had to stop treatment. Cellulitis, the inflammation is infected because of radiotherapie !?? Radiation is harder than people think. I creamed every chance I had 10 times a day ! I was as red as à lobster. Still today, after year, my skin is still "burned", it's still sensitive, my breast hurts and is alot warmer than my right breast. I still cream up everyday, more than once. I hope you get help and answers you need. Say whats on your mind to your oncologist. Sending you Light, S.
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2 months agoTreatment side effects can sometimes develop more quickly or intensely than expected, and it sounds like this has been a challenging and painful experience. Many patients in this community have faced unexpected complications during their treatment journey, and connecting with others who understand these challenges can provide valuable support and encouragement during difficult times.
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