Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome
Hi everyone!!!! I was diagnosed with BC last year. I had DCIS and IDC......I had conserving surgery partial mastectomy with a flap reconstruction done......I had my yearly follow up in June this year ...
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Thank you ladies for your comments.....I have a wonderful lymphodema physio who I have been seeing since my surgery last year.....I have not had a problem with lymphodema but have had problems with the "cording"...this has now settled. Cording is not the same as "radiation fibrosis syndrome", Sister.....My radiation oncologist said the damage that is done causes shrinking and hardening of the tissue, tendon and muscle tension and inflammation of the underlying cells. It can not be cured only managed in regards the pain. He also told me that only 2% of women get this. I just wondered if having the rest of my breast removed and all the necrosis removed, would it make a difference....I will have to ask my oncologist and surgeon about that. Thanks again for your input :)