Cancer side is still red months after exchange.

WC3
WC3 Member Posts: 1,540
edited November 2019 in Breast Reconstruction

I had my exchange surgery 4 months ago and the cancer side is still red. It hasn't progressed and none of my doctors are concerned, but what could it be? Is it a reaction to the implant?

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited November 2019

    You said your docs aren't concerned - but what have they said might be causing the red skin? What are their recommendations?

    Did you have radiation? Sometimes the skin stays 'darkened' for a year.

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  • Cpeachymom
    Cpeachymom Member Posts: 518
    edited November 2019

    wc3- I had my exchange in March and my cancer side has a red patch that hasn’t gone away. It’s not warm or painful, so I don’t worry about it. My PS didn’t seem concerned. I guess that’s just the way it is for now...



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  • WC3
    WC3 Member Posts: 1,540
    edited November 2019

    MinusTwo:

    They didn't really say much aside from that they are not concerned. I didn't have radiation.

    Cpeachymom:

    I don't have any sensation there so if it were painful I wouldn't know it.

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  • WC3
    WC3 Member Posts: 1,540
    edited November 2019

    Cpeachymom:

    I guess it's one of those wait and see things.

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