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Post radiation breast cellulitis - risk of reoccurance?
I had a lumpectomy for early breast cancer in February, one sentinel lymph node removed and clear, and finished 23 sessions of radiation about 3 weeks ago. Chemo is not necessary. I had Mepitel film o...
@esco I was also told that with removal of lympth nodes to be careful. I was advised to be careful when gardening and always wear gloves. I was told if I needed a blood sample use the arm where no lympth nodes were removed.
I was also told to attend to any minor scratch immediately as my system was also impaired.
Well the only way cellulitis can occur is if it has an entry point. As your breast is healed (and mine to) I actually cant see where cellulitis can occur in your breast again. I am sorry for your friend having repeat bouts not much fun.
So far so good. Keep well.
I was also told to attend to any minor scratch immediately as my system was also impaired.
Well the only way cellulitis can occur is if it has an entry point. As your breast is healed (and mine to) I actually cant see where cellulitis can occur in your breast again. I am sorry for your friend having repeat bouts not much fun.
So far so good. Keep well.