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What Causes A Scar Tissue In The Lower Back After Radiation Therapy?
I have had radiation in my lower part of my body around 20 years ago I have had cancer 3 times I am 66 female I had cervix cancer. Now scare tissue is around my Colin which I get sick every 3 years lam trying not to have surgery g to go by the brat diet have you dealt with people with this from radation.
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Hi,
Scar tissues and keloid can develop after radiation.
It has got no relation to food or diet.
If the scar is so disfiguring you can consult a dermatologist and plan for a steroid injection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Scar tissues and keloid can develop after radiation.
It has got no relation to food or diet.
If the scar is so disfiguring you can consult a dermatologist and plan for a steroid injection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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