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@celestebradham

Good morning- I’m 61. Glad that you are done with this part of the journey. I had 15 days (2023)radiation w/ a booster on left breast. I used calendula cream,but doctor had to call me in prescription(SSD) to help skin heal. I did get breast infection- surgeon called in a strong antibiotic.I did had 3 lymph node removed (all negative). I did have slight swelling( a few months later)which ended up being lymphedema ( caught early)- went to lymphedema specialist she was an OT. I do have fibrosis in scar areas and use vitamin E and massage daily. I currently do yoga, pranayama, walk and acupuncture. Journal your walk. I did and was able to tell doctor when I was feeling what. I’m doing well with my “new” normal life.

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Thank you for info. So far so good . Itching at nip. Doctor told me if that happens to put hydrocortisone 1% on it, just that area. Moisturizer 3 times a day. Hope it doesn’t get too bad. Time will tell🤨
Good luck to you. I had 16 days but tech said I didn’t have a booster.

Hello!
Just wondering what stage and grade you were diagnosed with since 3 lymph nodes removed?