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.
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.
Hey there - hope you're doing ok. Well what can I say - I'm in pain everyday and it has become a part of life. However I am feeling a lot better than I did last year so trying to enjoy every day as much as I can all lumpy and bumpy! How are you now? Is your pain any better?
It is only natural to regard every little niggle as something more sinister, after a cancer diagnosis. Can I ask what stage you are at in your journy and why do you feel that you don't want to go out?
