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Had Breast Cancer Surgery And Treatment. The Operated Area Is Reddish And Have Pain. Recommendations?
i have undergone right breast cancer surgery and temporary tissue expansion at Chicago. Thereafter i have undergone chemo & radiation over there. I have come back to Mumbai India. Of late, the area operated on has become redish and i am getting pain when i sleep on my right side. I desire to know the reference of good oncologist here in Mumbai who can attend to this problem. Pl help
Sat, 9 Mar 2013
Hi,
Radiation induced toxicity may be a reason. There may be associated infection also. This is not at all related to breast cancer so at present you may better consult a cosmetic surgeon or general surgeon. You may visit nearby medical colleges.
Radiation induced toxicity may be a reason. There may be associated infection also. This is not at all related to breast cancer so at present you may better consult a cosmetic surgeon or general surgeon. You may visit nearby medical colleges.
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