I was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago, had lumpectomy and radiotherapy and put on medication for 10 years. Had my yearly mammogram 3 months ago, everything was clear.
Ive had cellulitis in my breast, put on antibiotics and it’s cleared, I’ve been referred to the breast clinic as there’s a red area in my breast that’s very hot and the skin is like orange peel. If the mammogram was clear have I anything to worry about.
Hi Shirley75 welcome to the forum. This sounds very like a lymphoedema developing and thats how mine started. How long were you on the Antibiotics for ? The reason I ask is that when cellulitis or lymphoedema are suspected a 2 week course is required to clear this up and it is a very specific antibiotic but they should be able to tell you about all this at the Breast Clinic. I was back and forth for a few visits until we found out what was causing the red skin and orange peel appearance on the breast.
gail
