Lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy

I was diagnosed with invasive ductal cancer grade 3 on 25th may 2023, I had lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on 21st April. Two weeks later I have really bad pain which feels like I have been burnt down my breast and the top part of my arm, I have been told it is the nerves mending. I also have cording in that arm too. I have been doing my exercises regularly is there anything else I can do to ease the pain, paracetamol and ibuprofen aren't touching it. I have to wait another 4 weeks for my results so i cant speak with my consultant till then. Grateful for any help.

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  • Hi Susanfudo,

    A very warm welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear that you are still in pain following your surgery. It is still very early days. Continue with your exercises. If Paracetamol and Ibuprofen aren't touching it, why not phone your breast care nurse and ask for her advice? It will improve, but it takes time.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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