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Radiation on my right breast has caused the skin to be very tight. Can this be fixed?

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cclarkson3Dec 8, 2023

Radiation on my right breast has caused the skin to be very tight. It makes this breast ride a lot higher than the other. Is there a solution other than surgery?

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