13 months after radiotherapy

I'm 13 months down the line after DCIS & radiotherapy. Got the past 2 weeks my breast has gotten more painful. It's a new pain if that makes sense. There's a throbbing sharp sorta pain going on at the nipple, radiating up to the top of the breast & then the usual constant dull throb at the side / underarm of breast. Anyone else experiencing something similar? Don't want to call bcn as they've made me feel kinda like a hypochondriac in the past. Please help!

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  • Hi Michelle, I am exactly the same. I am nearly 2 years after finishing radiotherapy and was really worried but just had my 2nd mammogram and all clear. I spoke to my nurse who basically said it may be like that forever. Might be worth speaking to your team to put your mind at rest , nicky xx

  • Feel as though I don't want to waste their time! They must have loads more folks to deal with rather than someone like me who's already had her treatment & had the all clear. This might sound bad but I'm glad I now know I'm not alone in being in pain with the boob. Sorry that does sound bad how do you deal with the pains? If you don't mind me asking ?

  • Hi this may sound bizarre but I continue to use bio oil gel and I don't know if it's in my mind but it does ease a little. My pain is underarm and also the nipple (to much info sorry) which feels what I can only describe as like it's raw skin . The breast is constantly tender . It's crazy as you think once your done with active treatment you should be all good. If you are concerned I would speak to your team , they may check it over for you xxx

  • Thank you. Hey I don't think anything is to much info when it comes to surviving & adapting bc. This new pain at my nipple feels as though there's a ball behind the nipple . Iv tried to check but to be honest with you Iv got more lumps, bumps, dimples than ever before. The radiotherapy really affected the boob. Thanks again 

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  • Thank you. Hey I don't think anything is to much info when it comes to surviving & adapting bc. This new pain at my nipple feels as though there's a ball behind the nipple . Iv tried to check but to be honest with you Iv got more lumps, bumps, dimples than ever before. The radiotherapy really affected the boob. Thanks again 

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