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mslinda · 07-09-2007, 07:29 PM

I thought I also had IBC shortly after radiation.

My breast was swollen, most of the breast was red, and I had what looked like the orange peel skin. I have a mole on the inside of my left breast that has always been flat. It looked like a blister it was so swollen. I had 4 centinel nodes removed. That is the culprit. My lympy system in the left breast is not draining properly. It is still swollen, and as large if not larger than before the lumpectomy. It is still very tender to the touch at times and I have had the redness and warmth a few times. The doctor gives me an antibiotic to take. It has been two years, so I don't guess I will ever be back to normal. What I would give to be back before breast cancer.

I hope this helps.
Linda in S. Mississippi

07-09-2007, 07:29 PM	#6
mslinda Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lumberton, Mississippi Posts: 118	I thought I also had IBC shortly after radiation. My breast was swollen, most of the breast was red, and I had what looked like the orange peel skin. I have a mole on the inside of my left breast that has always been flat. It looked like a blister it was so swollen. I had 4 centinel nodes removed. That is the culprit. My lympy system in the left breast is not draining properly. It is still swollen, and as large if not larger than before the lumpectomy. It is still very tender to the touch at times and I have had the redness and warmth a few times. The doctor gives me an antibiotic to take. It has been two years, so I don't guess I will ever be back to normal. What I would give to be back before breast cancer. I hope this helps. Linda in S. Mississippi __________________ Diagnosed 12/23/04 Biopsy 12/28/04 Lumpectomy 1/04/05 IDC, ER-PR-, HER2Neu+++ 7mm tumor, Stage 1, Grade 3 6 CAF's 38 Rads Finished 10/05 "Worry looks around. Sorry looks back. Faith looks up."