Post mastectomy pain

In 1996 is had a lumpectomy and node removal on my left breast.  In 2012 I then had a full mastectomy on my left side.  Every few months I get ghost pains in the breast that was removed and have been having pain in the remaining breast which I think they called referred pain.  Has anybody else had this?. It's a sharp pain behind the nipple.   Very uncomfortable.

  • Hello carolF

    I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling some pain following your mastectomy.

    I know from the posts that I've read here on the forum and elsewhere that it's not uncommon for women to experience some kind of discomfort following a mastectomy and it seems that the regularity and level of pain can vary quite widely. 

    If you've not already spoken to your GP or the breast care team about the pain in your other breast then it would probably be sensible to mention it to them just to offer you some reassurance. 

    I do hope that things settle for you. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator