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Can Treated Breast Cancer Cause Smaller Breast Size?

Hi. I am a 10 year IDC breast cancer survivor. I was treated with lumpectomy, radiation and hormone therapy. I have suddenly noticed my treated breast has shrunk in size (no dimpling, puckering,)..just smaller. I had a normal diagnostic mammogram last week. Any ideas? Could this be a long, latent effect from radiation?? Worried :(
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello dear. Radiation does not cause reduction in breast size. You should visit a surgeon for detail evaluation.
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Can Treated Breast Cancer Cause Smaller Breast Size?

Hello dear. Radiation does not cause reduction in breast size. You should visit a surgeon for detail evaluation. Thanks