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What Causes Burning Pain In Joints Of Fingers Post Radiation Treatment?
Question: I have multiple large joint pain and swelling. I am now developing burning pain in the joints of my fingers. Can you tell me what these symptoms indicate? I also have lymphedema in my left arm after radiation treatment for breast cancer. I am now noting that my left leg is getting bigger. Could this be related?
Brief Answer:
The cancerous cells could be jamming the lymphatics and causing the symptom
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query. I see that you had been suffering from breast cancer and have undergone radiation therapy. Subsequently you have suffered from lymphedema which could be due to the spread through the lymphatics blocking the nodes. Your left leg getting bigger could thus be related.
To comment further, I would need you to attach images of the affected areas where the joint pain and swellings are being noted.
Regards
The cancerous cells could be jamming the lymphatics and causing the symptom
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query. I see that you had been suffering from breast cancer and have undergone radiation therapy. Subsequently you have suffered from lymphedema which could be due to the spread through the lymphatics blocking the nodes. Your left leg getting bigger could thus be related.
To comment further, I would need you to attach images of the affected areas where the joint pain and swellings are being noted.
Regards
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