Hi all.

I am new to the forum so here goes sorry if I get things wrong , muddled or offend.

I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in Christmas eve, Merry Christmas eh!  Had lumpectomy January and started Tamoxifen soon after. Have also had 15 sessions of radiotherapy and now trying to cope with the after effects which I feel are numerous.

The hot flashes are so debilitating at times I have to sit down with my head between my knees before I pass out.

My fingers are so swollen (? Fluid retention?) They look like jumbo sausages and I have aching joints. Joints that feels like a sprained wrist and worsening arthritis.

I am constantly shattered (did have pre-existing thyroid problems)

There are many more but my main concern is about a seroma. I had a huge very sore and tender one which they wouldn't drain and advised it would go away itself. It has receeded several times but not completely disappeared but then goes up and down again. I can't put my arm in its natural position of by my side as the weight of my arm puts pressure on lump, causing more pain. I walk around with my arm constantly on my hip. I also get a very heavy arm feeling and pins & needle like feeling that can wake me up at times. 

IS ALL THIS NORMAL? IT'S BEEN ALMOST 4 MONTHS