Breast Cancer Care Forum

Hi avyi. 5 months after I finished rads I had a very bad bout of cellulitis in breast and was put on different antibiotics for 3 months, in the end as it was not clearing completely up was refered to hospital in the may. I had a mammogram and ultra sound again then went into see consultant, he said it was also a side effect from the 15 rads and 5 boosters I had . I am now 16 months since rads finished and still have pain in breast heaviness and it feels hot to the touch. I find wearing bras sports or normal rub breast so when I get home after work I remove bra and the redness starts to subside. I was told 10 in every 100 women who had breast cancer will suffer with cellulitis or some form of radiation after effect in the breast.  I personally try not to let it get me down but still experience bad days from time to time. I was not given any special exercise tips or advice how to help it subside. it is looking a lot better now than last may so maybe the nurse was right when she said it would be when I go for my 2nd mammogram this may.  Hope this helps you a little to know you are not alone  ... View more

Hi welsh lady 66, I have just been going threw the stories again and noticed yours which I replied to in January. In April I was diagnosed with cellulitis and was on antibiotics for over 3 months, went for a mammogram in June first one since lumpectomy a yr ago and thank god it was clear. The consultant said it was due to radiotherapy.  3 months later I still have breast pain and it is like looking at blotchy red skin that covers half my breast. Every now and again it will feel cooler to the touch.how did you find out that you had fibrosis and lymphodema of the breast. Thank you jo  ... View more

I have only just seen post sorry . If it is not to late to do survey I would be happy to do so. ASI have and still having problems jo  ... View more

Hi mishy, I have now been told it is another side effect of radiotherapy and it may clear up it may not, still I will take that diagnosis as we all know we have faced worse. Jo x ... View more

My friend and I are both cancer survivors and I have had side effects from radiotherapy 9 months still ongoing. We are both wanting to start Cbd oil but are worried about it being tampered with. Did you look on internet where to purchase from. Any small amount will help both us, thank you for reading jo ... View more

hi old spice60, i finished rads 9 months ago. then end of february my breast was very red and  swollen. i went to drs who diagnosed breast cellulitis and put me on antibiotics after 4th course i was put on a 3 week stronger different antibiotic this did improve redness and swelling but did not clear it completley. i was refered to solihull hospital and saw a dr on thursday, he said it was not bacterial and that it was down to radiotherapy. I was also sent for my first mammogram since lumpectomy last june and so due to tenderness on top of other side effects of radiotherapy i was dreading it. the mammogram thank god came back ok. so it may be possible you are having another side effect from radiotherapy. i am seeing my surgeon for my yearly check the 26th june so he may explain a little more. hope this is of some help to you jo  ... View more

I finished my rads end of September, went back November had fluid removed in breast, then a sample taken from  lumpy swelling over scar thank god was told possibly seroma. 6 weeks ago was diagnosed with breast cellulitis have a fantastic drs and have been on antibiotics. Dr now given me a different antibiotic for 3 weeks if not improved have to go to bc hospital, I was told 10 out of 100 women get it who had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy yet when I ask people they have never heard of it, this worries me also. I am due for 1st mammogram in June and am worrying if I will be not be able to have it. I feel I take one step forward then three back. I am so scared again . I come on here every day and always feel I am not on my own even if I do not reply I read all comments .  ... View more

Hi welshlady 66. i have looked for the bras from George on line and can not find them, I got one the other day from a different site which was ok front fastening but had no padding what so ever, after wearing it my boob hurt more as I had   no support. Could you let me know please what site you ordered them off as at least they had the paddings thank you  ... View more

I had lumpectomy in June 2017 then 15 rads and 5 boosters, I have since found that first thing in morning when I get out of bed oh my days the pain in my right boob and under my arm where lymphnodes removed is painful. Once I move about it does ease off, I am finding as months gone on my breast is more tender and under arm not so flexible even tho I still do excersises. When I worry more than usual I look at this site and read comments and then I don’t feel so alone and scared, thank you everyone  ... View more