Rash on DIEP breast

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Hi everyone - I had a single mastectomy with immediate DIEP reconstruction for lobular breast cancer in February of this year. I have had 3 rounds of EC chemo and am currently on my 8th out of 12 weekly paclitaxel. Last Wednesday my DIEP breast felt more uncomfortable than normal and when I looked the lower half looked pretty red and warm to touch.The next 2 days it didn’t look too bad but the day after chemo my entire breast was red. I called 111 and was prescribed antibiotics in case it was an infection. The entire breast was only red the day after chemo but the lower half of my breast is still red. I saw my breast surgeon today who said they can do a punch biopsy to rule out anything sinister but has anyone had anything similar whilst on paclitaxel as wondering if it could be some kind of reaction? Many thanks for reading.

Irishgirl16 over 1 year ago

Hi, I haven’t had that experience myself but I noticed you've not had any replies yet and your post has dropped down the pages as the site is busy. My answer will bump you back to the top and I am sure someone with the right experience will be along soon. Best wishes

TEG72 over 1 year ago in reply to Irishgirl16

Thanks very much.xx

Londonmumof2 over 1 year ago

I've not had a diep, I'd a mastectomy without reconstruction, but paclitaxel made my face, neck and the backs of my hands have a red rash for days after each one. I took double dose antihistamines which slightly helped. The chemo also made my armpit and breast have a pulling feeling, and I think started lymphodema.

“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Stephen Hawking,

Gilliebean over 1 year ago in reply to Londonmumof2

Hi TEG 72,

I had my mastectomy with immediate implant reconstruction and it went red and blotchy after my first docetaxel. I was straight off to the breast clinic to get it looked at, they weren’t to concerned and it faded and went back to normal after a week or so and I had no more problems. Definitely worth getting things checked out but hopefully it will quickly settle down.

Best wishes x

TEG72 over 1 year ago in reply to Londonmumof2

Thanks very much for replying.I too get the red face, neck and chest but not noticed anything on my breast before.Please God it will clear up and isn’t anything to worry about.xx

TEG72 over 1 year ago in reply to Gilliebean

Thanks very much for replying.Hopefully mine will just go away too otherwise they will do a biopsy so praying it goes away and that isn’t necessary.xx

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