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Sore breasts post treatments (lumpectomy)
Hi guys had my first year mammogram February 2nd 2021 all clear thankfully Apparently I have skin thickening post radiation and quite a bit of scaring etc but I was wondering does anyone still...
Hi @2MC, I had chemo last year to shrink the tumour, lumpectomy 7/1/21 and finished 3 weeks radiotherapy mid March. My breast is still tender (ouch, firm hugs really hurt!), lumpy and nipple strangely crusty. I saw the rad oncologist and he said all normal post-radiotherapy damage - which may continue 6 months, plus scarring from surgery. He recommended: keep moisturizing and gentle massaging of breast, get out into the fresh air and exercise. I have now seen an exercise physiologist recommended by my GP’s nurse as part of my health care plan. As you’ve had cancer, you’re entitled to five very discounted appointments per year with podiatrist/exercise physio/OT etc.
Exercise physio waived $200 initial appointment and the next two (as that’s all that’s left out of the five appointments on my plan) are discounted to $20.
Exercise physio set me a bunch of exercises including stretching with weights and walking each day.