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Breast Cancer Radiation: Long Term Side Effects

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There is no evidence that today's radiation will cause a later cancer in either the treated breast or in the other breast.

Menstrual periods and fertility are not affected.

If you want to breast feed a baby, you will probably not be able to do it with a breast that has received radiation. The other breast will be able to lactate.

Most swelling usually disappears after a few weeks. If the radiation is near the nipple and areola, the swelling may take longer to subside.

A treated breast is usually firmer than normal. In some patients, the breast may become smaller or larger.

Other symptoms which have been reported are:

  • A feeling of warmth in the treated breast that continues for months after the end of treatment. 
  • Changes in sensation in the treated breast.


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