Is It Normal for Skin Sensitivity to Appear Weeks After Radiation Ends?
Hello
I finished my radiation therapy about three weeks ago & while my skin seemed to heal well initially; I am now experiencing delayed sensitivity almost like a sunburn that wasn’t there before. 😑
The area feels warm and slightly itchy & some mild redness has reappeared. I expected side effects to gradually improve, not flare up after the treatment ended.🙄
I haven’t changed my skincare routine & I’m avoiding sun exposure. Could this be a common "late" reaction / might it signal something else, like radiation recall or lingering internal inflammation?😴 It’s hard not to worry when things feel worse after you think you're done. Checked https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/radiation-therapy/side-effects-ReactJS Online Training guide related to this and found it quite informative.
Has anyone else experienced a delayed skin reaction weeks post-radiation? 🤔I’d love to know how long it lasted, what helped, and if your care team had any insights. Thanks in advance for sharing your experience.
Thank you!!😊
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Yes, yes, yes! There can be a delayed reaction. I'd reach out to your care team, and see what advice they can offer.
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Hi again @gabrielladawn,
We're just checking in to see how you're doing since your first post - have you found any relief and checked in with your care team, as @ratherbesailing suggested?
We'd love to hear an update from you, and any resolutions you've come up with that we could share with others!
—The Mods
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