Hi guys.
I had 5 sessions of radiotherapy instead of 15. They finished early September. I’m still swollen. Any idea how long it can last? My mastectomy scar was calming down quite nicely until I had the radiotherapy
thank you
best wishes everyone x i
Hi, during a follow up call with my oncologist today, she mentioned it would take 6-8 weeks for the swelling to go down, perhaps longer. I finished radiotherapy mid October and still have the remains of a seroma, some swelling and occasional tingling
I had 19 sessions of radiotherapy and finished my radiotherapy beginning of October. I still have residual swelling and tenderness to the left breast. The oncologist and surgeon told me it will take about 8 weeks to clear.
I can say it is definitely better than what is was during radiotherapy.
All the best x
Hiya - I finished 5 sessions of radio 5 weeks ago and I have tenderness and rash. When I spoke to breast care nurse this week she told me this was normal as Still early days and to give it another few weeks and things should hopefully improve. Fingers crossed things improve for us all xx
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