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What Is The Itchy Scaly Patch On Chest?

I had breast cancer in 2007 - left mastectomy, axillary clearance - grade 3. Only had radiotherapy and herceptin for year as 1 dose chemo nearly killed me. Have noticed itchy scally patch on chest - should I see doctor or leave it alone and keep putting e45 on it.
Thu, 8 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You have not mentioned hormonal receptor status. These patches are most likely secondary to radiotherapy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. B.dinesh
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What Is The Itchy Scaly Patch On Chest?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You have not mentioned hormonal receptor status. These patches are most likely secondary to radiotherapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. B.dinesh