Hi All,
Anyone experienced intense itching on breast previously treated 2 years ago with 3 weeks of radiotherapy after lumpectomy.
I started with this about 6 weeks ago after no problems since 2021. I have used daily E45 cream after a shower since treatment with no itching.
I broke my ankle 6 weeks ago which meant I was unable to shower daily and during this period I missed days of putting on E45. Back to daily routine now but itching continues!
I had cancer free year 2 check on breast in May and no symptoms other than the itching.
I am assuming it is maybe late effect of radiotherapy.
Any thoughts or suggestions for other creams etc? I may phone local breast care team next week but don't want to bother them if it is common.
Thanks in advance of any replies.
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