Is it possible I’ve got inflammatory breast cancer 3 months after radiotherapy and having had chemo for invasive lobular cancer? I’ve just returned from a 2 week cruise and day 2 into my holiday the same breast I had treatment on flared up all red and swollen and itchy with an orange peel type feeling on the areole. I haven’t been able to talk to anyone or see a doctor but I will ring the breast care nurses tomorrow. Is this possible??? I’m freaking out!
Jussie 
you are being vigilant and getting yourself checked over by your team remember till a professional tells you, you do not have breast cancer. Do ring the number on here, the forum is going to be read only mode for next few days while they move to new platform so do ring the number till the forum is back up then do keep us posted we’re all here for you ??
Shi xx
Hello Jussie
Thank you for your post. It’s understandable why you are concerned whether the symptoms you’ve recently noticed could be due to inflammatory breast cancer,
The symptoms you describe can be due to different reasons. It’s not possible to say what might be causing your symptoms but it would be unusual to develop inflammatory breast cancer so soon finishing radiotherapy treatment. Redness, swelling and skin changes can be a side effect of radiotherapy treatment. However, as Shi says, it is good to know you are getting yourself checked over by your treatment team. They can assess the area to know how best to relieve the symptoms you have.
We are currently evaluating this service and would appreciate your feedback. Please click here to the survey. It should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Do call our helpline if you would like to talk this through or have any further questions. The helpline team have time to listen to your concerns, talk things through and signpost you to more support and information. Your call will be confidential, and the number is free from UK landlines and all mobile networks. The number is 0808 800 6000, (Relay UK -prefix 18001).
If you would prefer one of our nurses to call you. To do this, please complete this form t** icking the box agreeing to a call back.**
Our usual opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm and 9am -1pm on Saturday.
Out of hours you can leave a message and we will call you back when we next open.
Best wishes
Teresa
Breast Care Nurse
Please read the Ask Our Nurses disclaimer Full details on how we collect and use your data can be found in our Privacy Policy
This thread will now be closed from further replies. If you have any additional questions or would like to provide feedback, please start a new thread.