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I had breast cancer I’m through it and the radiotherapy . What I want to know is my boob still sore and looks and feels so different under the scare tissue it feels lumpy just all so different I really don’t like looking at it tbh and just want to know if this is normal and I’m not going mad with worry about what’s happening inside my boob still sore. Certain sensations under my arm . It would just be nice to know someone else feels like me and I’m not on my own Thank you x

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    Hello Myhappyplace,

    I am glad to hear that your surgery and radiotherapy are now behind you. Breast cancer doesn't usually cause pain, but you have had serious surgery and it takes some time for the tissue under the surface to heal properly. If you had some lymph nodes removed, you will find that your underarm also takes some time to heal and the area can be uncomfortable. How long ago is it since you had your cancer?

    I had 2 bouts of breast cancer, within a year of each other. I had a lumpectomy first time around and a double mastectomy for the second bout. It took a few years for the redness around the scars to settle completely and my breasts then looked so much better. Do you have any further appointments to see your consultant? If so, you can mention how you feel about the appearance and sensations, but all sounds to be as expected.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Thank you for your support and kindness it helps I have an appt coming up just nice to share and know that I’m not the only one ifeeling like that xx

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    Make sure to write down all of your concerns before your appointment. This way you won't forget anything important. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi Myhappyplace,  Sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis.  I had lumpectomy, sentinel node biopsy, chemo radiotherapy and tamoxifen/letrazole 12 years ago.  I still get pain in the breast and it still feels hard and lumpy.  It is also a different colour (almost like bruising).  I think this is normal.  I think breast care nurse said get used to the look and feel of the breast so that in future you will know if it feels different.  I think this is normal to have some pain, but always best to get it checked out.  Good luck with your appointment.  You are not alone.

    Lee x 

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    Thank you for your encouraging words you have done amazing you should be proud to have come through all that well done xxx

    im still getting my head round things tbh each day is different mentally what it can do is crazy I do find this helps so much talking to people who have gone through similar stuff everyone’s journey is so different . I think your inspiring and thank you for sharing with me :-) 

    Julie x

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