Painful scar tissue

Hi. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year & was treated with chemotherapy, mastectomy & radiotherapy.  All was going well until I was recently hit with searing pain, which I have been told should lessen if I massage the area with oil, ibuprofen/voltorol gel & take paracetamol. The breast nurse I spoke to assured me it is quite normal, but I would like to know if anyone has any other suggestions. Thanks x

  • Hi there,  sorry to hear all that you have been through.  I had lumpectomy, chemo and radiotherapy and tamoxifen.  This was 12 years ago and I still get pain in the breast which has lessoned over time, so I think this is normal.

    Lee x

  • Yes l do believe it’s normal. I had mastectomy and radiotherapy years ago….l still sometimes get shooting pains but l believe it’s because the nerves all in that area are effected.   Put your mind at rest l suggest by at least asking your GP but if the area feels and looks normal l think you will be re assured most people have this ongoing.

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    Thank you both for your replies. 
    As a quick update, turns out the pain was from a breast abscess, which I wasn’t expecting!, & hopefully I’ll be able to be discharged from hospital today

  • Good morning Kt28 so sorry to hear about your abscess.  Hopefully you will be able to go home today and recuperate.   It doesnt seem to be a smooth journey with this horrible disease.  Glad you went to the doctor.  Take care and hope you feel better soon.

    Lee x