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Breast cancer stage 1

Susanne-H
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I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 1 last March and had a lumpectomy and lymph node removed in May.  I am lucky that it was found at such an early stage.  

I have had a course of Radiotherapy in July which is what my question is about.  

I have had various levels of pain in the breast area every day since having the radiotherapy ranging from 1-2 to  7-8. out of 10.   I have been told by Oncology that this is very normal and it can continue for 6 months or more.  I accept this from the experts but after speaking to other women with the same diagnosis I appear to be the only one experiencing such pain.  The other ladies seem to have sailed through it.

Has anyone else found themselves in pain after radiotherapy?  

I am due to have my first mammogram since the operation in a few weeks and I am quite worried about having it.  The pain level today has been 3-4.  

Any thoughts would be very welcome.

Sue

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    Hi Sue, I am 3 years post lumpectomy and RT for stage 1 breast cancer. I had a lot of nerve pain and tenderness for months after and even now my breast feels sore and occasionally I get stabbing pains. I'd cry if someone bumped into my boob! Saw consultant only on Friday and mentioned it to him, he just said its normal and the breast is never quite the same again after the treatment we've had. It has got better and I've lost weight which has helped, I also ditched the wired bras and that's helped too. 

    Jane x

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    Hi Sue, I am 3 years post lumpectomy and RT for stage 1 breast cancer. I had a lot of nerve pain and tenderness for months after and even now my breast feels sore and occasionally I get stabbing pains. I'd cry if someone bumped into my boob! Saw consultant only on Friday and mentioned it to him, he just said its normal and the breast is never quite the same again after the treatment we've had. It has got better and I've lost weight which has helped, I also ditched the wired bras and that's helped too. 

    Jane x

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