Six years after what I thought was successful radiation treatment for Ledderhose, I started feeling a minor ache and then, soon after, a small fibroma appeared on the radiated foot. Back at the hospital, the radiation oncologists said it was uncommon to have such a breakthrough and that they could not do more RT because of risk to tissue and bones. While I can live with my situation as it is now, I fear the fibroma getting bigger in the future (I am 63).

I just learned about magnesium supplements having potentially positive results at the active growth stage. What are your thoughts on the supplement and any other treatment options available to someone in my post-RT situation -- either now or down the road, should I need it. Many thanks.

Thank you, SB. I too have DD in both hands and had bilateral fasciectomy in 2012. Nodules grew back almost immediately on one hand so I had it radiated six years ago along with the one foot. Am pretty happy with the RT results on the hand so far (just a little tightness) and am able to play racquet sports without discomfort. The non-radiated post-op hand is very good, no further growth. My second foot, meanwhile, was radiated in spring of 2020 and I am still hoping for improvement...

Last week, I was prepared to do a third half-dose of RT on both feet when I saw the doctors, but they were reluctant. At what age would you consider further radiation, SB?

I think I will pause and look into the other suggestions you provided and would only consider surgery if walking became painful. So grateful for this site as a one-stop source of global information.