Constant pain in breast after lumpectomy

Hi I had a lumpectomy in march. Also a complete reduction in both breast , I have been in pain in the left breast ever since, which is the one I had lump and lymph nodes removed.

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  • Hi Lindylum. I had lumpectomy, nodes removed and radiation treatment and have still been in pain 20 months post treatment. I've had several issues with fluid and other things and am always told it's early days, nerves take time to heal, etc. I had convinced myself cancer was back a few months back as nipple was itching and severe pain in ribs/under side of breast. Turned out after PET scan its bone and joint damage from treatment.  So give yourself a chance to heal but do go to Dr if you are really concerned.

    I am very fortunate that I can ring my breast care nurse if ever I'm concerned and will be seen by a Dr if she thinks it's needed. Recovery takes a very long time and we all react differently to each stage. The hardest lesson I had to learn was accepting my limitations. 

    So take it easy and just listen to your body. I do hope the pain subsides.

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  • Hi Lindylum. I had lumpectomy, nodes removed and radiation treatment and have still been in pain 20 months post treatment. I've had several issues with fluid and other things and am always told it's early days, nerves take time to heal, etc. I had convinced myself cancer was back a few months back as nipple was itching and severe pain in ribs/under side of breast. Turned out after PET scan its bone and joint damage from treatment.  So give yourself a chance to heal but do go to Dr if you are really concerned.

    I am very fortunate that I can ring my breast care nurse if ever I'm concerned and will be seen by a Dr if she thinks it's needed. Recovery takes a very long time and we all react differently to each stage. The hardest lesson I had to learn was accepting my limitations. 

    So take it easy and just listen to your body. I do hope the pain subsides.

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