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Mammograms after treatment

surudder1
surudder1 CSN Member Posts: 1
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I had a lumpectomy and radiation starting last July and just had my first mammogram since the surgery. About 5 days later the breast that was treated turned very red. It has gradually faded, but still is not like the other breast. I realize they squashed areas with scar tissue, but has anyone else experienced this?
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  • Noel
    Noel CSN Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #2
    Hi surudder1 and welcome! I
    Hi surudder1 and welcome! I haven't had my first mammo yet, so, I can't help you with your question. You should probably call your doctor and ask about it. Good luck!
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  • cats_toy
    cats_toy CSN Member Posts: 1,462 Member
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    Surudder
    sorry, my first mammo was almost two years after surgery, and didn't have anything like that happen. Did you talk to your doctor?
    =^..^=
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  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D CSN Member Posts: 1,867
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    cats_toy said:

    Surudder
    sorry, my first mammo was almost two years after surgery, and didn't have anything like that happen. Did you talk to your doctor?
    =^..^=

    I think you should talk to
    I think you should talk to your doctor. It isn't time for me to have my

    first mammo yet..thank goodness! I admit that I am scared of it. Good luck!
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  • Kristin N
    Kristin N CSN Member Posts: 1,968 Member
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    Calling your doctor is
    Calling your doctor is probably the best advice I could give you. Good luck!
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