Rock hard boob after radiotherapy

1. Hi Griffon. Did you have any reconstructive surgery before radiotherapy? xx J

Hi Jagu

I had 2 DCI’s as needed to remove further tissue followed by 1 weeks radiotherapy 

I had mastectomy on left side and after 15 RT ending in Sept 2022 my ribs and muscles are rock hard. Have been told this could last a couple of years! It’s sometimes uncomfortable when I turn to that side in bed but I guess it’s the price we pay to get rid of the disease! I massage with cream twice a day but makes little difference! I wish you well xx

Thank you x

I’m nearly 3 years after right mastectomy with immediate implant then radiotherapy.  All was well initially now over the past year the implant boob is rock hard, lumpy and I get awful pains in it - especially during the night.  The skin has become very thin, bruised looking and seems about to split.  I have two choices - either a DIEP flap (one year wait) or double mastectomy and stay flat.  Leaning more to going flat as DIEP is huge op and long recovery plus I am so uncomfortable I want to get the “thing” off right now!!!

Kitz I’ve just had my implant replaced after radiotherapy - still recovering xx

I can’t have a replacement implant as the skin is completely ruined!  I hope your recovery is swift.  Honestly what we have to go through!

I’m so sorry.  My new one feels tight I hope it gets better xxxJ

I’m sure yours will be fine now as you don’t have any radiotherapy to damage it.  Bound to feel a bit tight initially probs due to bruising etc but will soon settle down  x

My boob has gone red and hot again 4 mths after radiotherapy finished. Is this normal? I'm not a worrier if I know something is within the parameters of what others get . I'll check in with someone if it continues. Haven't got my usual creams etc because I'm away at pres. X