Do you have particular recommendations for management of a nipple piercing during adjuvant breast radiation?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
I have never had a case where this was an issue (i.e., piercing done during the RT). Nevertheless, I would consider this similar to any small wound (e.g. biopsy) within a site being actively irradiated. I certainly have done punch biopsies during chest wall RT and not do not recall having problems. ...
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Radiation Oncologist at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center While I have not had someone undergo piercing duri...
Radiation Oncologist at Rush University Medical Center I would be worried about the metal. Take it out.
While I have not had someone undergo piercing duri...
I would be worried about the metal. Take it out.