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| 11/18/2005 | Chemo Nov 04 - Feb 05, mastectomy May 05 (with tissue expander) 6 weeks radiation completed July 05. Now have angry red rash on affected breast with some change in texture of skin around scar (this could be result of radiation) Also some swelling in area of tissue expander. Also loss of flexibility in arm - after op I could lift weights, now cannot without pain underarm. Am I looking at likelehood of local reoccurence? All receptors are negative. | ||
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| 11/20/2005 | don't know but needs to be considered. also implants and radiation sometimes don't go well together. if you want to come to us for evaluation you are welcome to do so. 443-287-2778. tell chanel you had email correspondence with me and need evaluation for possible recurrence of disease following mastectomy with radiation. | ||
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