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Had Chemotherapy And Radiotherapy For Breast Cancer. Brownish Blotches On The Feet. Side Effects Of The Treatment?
I was diagnosed with right breast cancer in 2009 and did chemotherapy and radiation therapy... so far has not come back.
BUT my questions here is:
1) about a year after finishing these treatments I noticed that all over both my feet up to ankles - all brownish color and blotches - would this in any way be affiliated with my cancer or treatments
2) A couple of weeks ago I had a breast MRI. Most of the results under the category of these results 'Abnormal' there was a N for NO...
But it also showed 'prominent lymph node left axila' just wondering what this is. My doc when reading test results to me is not one for reading everything that is in a test.
Thanks, Charmaine
BUT my questions here is:
1) about a year after finishing these treatments I noticed that all over both my feet up to ankles - all brownish color and blotches - would this in any way be affiliated with my cancer or treatments
2) A couple of weeks ago I had a breast MRI. Most of the results under the category of these results 'Abnormal' there was a N for NO...
But it also showed 'prominent lymph node left axila' just wondering what this is. My doc when reading test results to me is not one for reading everything that is in a test.
Thanks, Charmaine
Tue, 14 May 2013
Hello
Welcome to healthcaremagic;
Congratulations for successfully fighting your disease,
Regarding brownish coloured discoloration of your feet , it can sometimes be related to chemotherapy.Certian chemotherapy used in breast cancer can cause discoloration especially of nail beds.But since it can also be some other skin disease it is better to see a dermatologist.
Regarding MRI report it is difficult to comment since you have not posted full report.However MRI is not recommended for follow up of patient except few special condition.Clinical examination and Mammogram is all that is needed to examine breast and axilla and if your doctor finds something suspicious he/she will definitely go for needle biopsy for definite diagnosis.
Regards
Welcome to healthcaremagic;
Congratulations for successfully fighting your disease,
Regarding brownish coloured discoloration of your feet , it can sometimes be related to chemotherapy.Certian chemotherapy used in breast cancer can cause discoloration especially of nail beds.But since it can also be some other skin disease it is better to see a dermatologist.
Regarding MRI report it is difficult to comment since you have not posted full report.However MRI is not recommended for follow up of patient except few special condition.Clinical examination and Mammogram is all that is needed to examine breast and axilla and if your doctor finds something suspicious he/she will definitely go for needle biopsy for definite diagnosis.
Regards
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