Ruth,
Your mother was describing what I believe is called "pau d'orange". This
can be indicative of an abscess or of breast cancer, so it definitely
should be followed up. I can't see where breast shells fit in as a
treatment for this one! (Someone is missing the boat....)
-Lisa
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Lisa Marasco, BA, LLLL, IBCLC
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