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About Us
Why UCC?
Our Physicians
Publications
Clinical
Toxic Benzene Exposure
Gulf Oil Spill
For Patients
Patient Self-Care
Treatment Guides
Treatment Side Effects
Radiation Therapy
Second opinion
Insurance And Billing
Patient Forms
Transportation And Accommodations
Locations
Patient Referrals
Blog
BREAST TREATMENT SIDE EFFECTS
Early Reactions
Skin changes: redness, irritation, scaliness, blistering, ulceration, thickening, and hair loss in treatment area.
Breast changes including swelling, tightness or tenderness.
Inflammation of the esophagus causing pain on swallowing, heartburn or sense of obstruction.
Lung inflammation with dry cough.
Inflammation of heart sac with chest pain and palpitations.
Late Reactions
Changes in skin texture and/or color, permanent hair loss in treatment area.
Breast changes including thickening, firmness, tenderness, shrinkage.
Swelling of arm.
Stiffness and discomfort in shoulder joint.
Rib or lung changes causing pain, fracture, cough or shortness of breath.
Nerve entrapment or changes causing pain, loss of strength or feeling in arm.
Damage to heart muscle or arteries or heart sac leading to heart failure.
