Hi has anyone experienced orange peel skin after chemo and rads , my rads finished in sept 08. Just wondering what is normal and how long it all takes to settle down, still have some pain and heaviness to the breast , the nipple hurts mainly if touched . is it worth contacting bc nurse??
Sarh66
Think its all after effects of the radiotheraphy.It can take years for the pain and tenderness to go - especially on the nipple.I find aloe vera gel really helps, especially with the nipple irritation.
Josie x
My onc said that the orange peel effect will never totally go, the aloe vera gel is really good to keep the breast supple. I use emu oil which is equally good - some people’s breasts harden up after rads and I was told to keep using the gel or oil for some months afterwards.
I’m nearly 18 months post rads and my breast always looks a bit pink and mottled. I had the hardening as well, it felt like really dense tissue. It has settled down and I only have a little bit under my breast now. The hardening made self examination difficult as I was never sure if I was feeling a lump.
I still have the harding- especially under my arm where I also had radio 4+ yrs later.
Hi there, well i phoned the bc nurse about my painful red breast she suggested see GP, which i did and she is treating me with antibiotics and wants to see me next week!!! she may bring forward my appoint with breast surgeon ? not sure what else he can do, How did i get an infection in it??
Take care all
Sarah66