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I finished radiation a week ago for breast cancer. is it possible to have ecchymosis, near the breast ,not a burn or did i injure myself. not sore, but may have bumped myself without realizing would cause a bruise?

Q: i finished radiation a week ago for breast cancer. is it possible to have ecchymosis, near the breast ,not a burn or did i injure myself. not sore, but may have bumped myself without realizing would cause a bruise?

: Yes,it is possible to have an ecchymosis ,related to the effect of radiation on the blood vessels. A small blood vessel could have ruptured. The ecchymosis will clear away in the next few days.

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Dr. Aruna Adaikkalam answered

Yes,it is possible to have an ecchymosis ,related to the effect of radiation on the blood vessels. A small blood vessel could have ruptured. The ecchymosis will clear away in the next few days.

Answered 2/14/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It is not from radiation but probably from a bump. If persistent pl see your doc.

Answered 2/15/2023

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A member asked:

I finished radiation a week ago for breast cancer. is it possible to have ecchymosis, near the breast ,not a burn or did i injure myself. not sore, but may have bumped myself without realizing would cause a bruise?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Aruna Adaikkalam answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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