Severe fatty necrosis diagnosed 8 1/2 months after end of radiotherapy. Non cancer breast that had reduction surgery totally mismatched to other tight, lumpy breast.

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I had my breast cancer treatment in the UK in Harley St. I thought it was a simple procedure and all looked fine just after. Now I have painful radiated post lumpectomy breast and a very droopy other breast. I have moved from Kenya where I was living for 21 years to the USA. Local oncologist referred me to plastic surgeon. Seems there may be nothing to be done? Anyone else in this sort of situation?

  • Hi  

    I'm sorry I can't answer your question, but am replying because your query has been pushed back a few pages.  My radiated breast is a bit painful and lumpy - it always makes me wonder how I'm supposed to check for new lumps! , but it doesn't really bother me.

    I guess there must be something that could be done with your non radiated breast? I guess you could always get a second opion from a different plastic surgeon -  Depending whether you got the advice from a UK plastic surgeon or a USA one.

    Hopefully by answering, this will get you back to first page and someone in a similar situation may now be able to help

    Kindest wishes, Lesley

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