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Only on the right side of my cheat were I had radiation therapy,I see white spots. I did have 5 rounds of super radiation to the scar itself

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Wake Forest, NC
December 11, 2025
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Are white spots on your chest after radiation therapy to your mastectomy scar normal?

White spots or discoloration on your chest after radiation therapy can be a side effect of treatment. Radiation commonly causes various skin changes in the treated area, including changes in skin color, texture, and appearance.

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Are white spots on your chest after radiation therapy to your mastectomy scar normal?

White spots or discoloration on your chest after radiation therapy can be a side effect of treatment. Radiation commonly causes various skin changes in the treated area, including changes in skin color, texture, and appearance.

Common skin changes from radiation therapy include:
* Discoloration (darker or lighter areas)
* Thicker skin or more visible pores
* Spider veins (telangiectasias) - red or purple blood vessels on the surface
* Roughness or changes in texture
* Swelling

These changes can appear during treatment or develop months to years afterward as long-term side effects. The skin in the treated area may look different from the surrounding skin permanently.

It's important to let your doctor know about any new or changing skin symptoms. While many skin changes are normal after radiation, your oncologist should evaluate them to rule out other concerns and provide appropriate care or recommendations for managing the discoloration.

December 11, 2025
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The AI responses you got are accurate for both of your questions. If you haven't already done so, please make your doctors aware of what's happening to your skin and your scar.

I just finished radiation to my right breast, armpit, and neck a few months ago and my skin is continuing to change over time. The skin feels thicker where I got the 5 day super burst of radiation. My skin itches, I have some spots that were already discolored that are now darker, I gained a couple of new freckle like spots on my neck, I have some broken capillaries that appeared, my skin is still dry where I had the super burst. I'm waiting a few more months while the area continues to heal and then I will be going to my dermatologist to have her check everything out since I'm fair skinned and the last thing I need is a case of skin cancer at this point. My breast cancer oncologist and radiation oncologist are aware of the changes and say what I am experiencing is a normal occurrence after radiation.

December 14, 2025

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