Just hello

I had lumpectomy eight years ago.  Lymph node removed.  Was HER2 positive so chemotherapy, radiotherapy, Herceptin.  Thank you to these wonderful drugs and the brill surgeon,   I am fit and well apart from can get quite bed pain at source of op (left breast). And always feels tight.    Is this normal with thanks.   

  • Hello and thanks for posting,

    Yes, this can happen. Sometimes, you can have a small degree of nerve endings that are damaged, and that don't entirely return to normal after treatments. Also, over time, scar tissue can form, and this is thicker and more fibrous, and less elastic. You could try some gentle massage to the area and keeping it well moisturized to help some. Do let your GP know if the pain changes or gets worse, as you can get infections in breast tissue too. 

    I hope that this helps,

    Best wishes,

    Vanda