Should I be feeling sharp intermittent pains 1month after 5 fractions of radiotherapy. Previous breast lumpectomy 5 months before. Can I continue gentle yoga &cycling ?
People can vary in the side effects that they experience with radiotherapy, and it's not unusual to experience twinges or sharp pains in the breast or chest area. They may continue for months or years, but they usually become milder and less frequent over time. Taking a mild painkiller such as paracetamol may help.
It's probably fine to continue with gentle yoga and cycling. But it's best to run this past your breast care team as they are familiar with all your medical details.
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