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How do you manage symptomatic fat necrosis following adjuvant breast radiotherapy?

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Radiation Oncology · Michigan Healthcare Professionals, PC

If the diagnosis of fat necrosis is not in doubt (i.e., recurrence has been ruled out) and is not getting better:

  • You can start with NSAIDS, warm compresses, a supportive bra, and massage therapy.
  • Then, I'd consider steroids, though evidence is limited, Prednisone 20 mg for a week or so.
  • Some peopl...

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