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Newly diagnosed. Pain post lumpectomy and lymph node biopsy

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So pleased to have found this resource.

whilst browsing for information I came across a reassuring (you are not alone) thread but it was 5 years old. So much info on the site it’s hard to know where to look, so starting my own.

I am 65 and have recently had a lumpectomy and lymph node biopsy following a routine mammogram and 3 subsequent biopsies. In week 2 and still in pain. Doesn’t help that I’m laid up with asthma and trying to avoid an admission. 

My navigator nurse has said that it’s unusual to still be in pain  a week later. But having read the old thread i found that it’s not that unusual after all Phew  

Any thoughts from other surgery newbies?

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    Hi DdWest,

    I had a lumpectomy 14 years ago and had pain for a few months after surgery. I expect that this will vary from person to person, depending upon how much tissue has to be removed. I had a double mastectomy the following year and had less pain with that, than I had from the lumpectomy.

    It is still very early days for you to expect to be pain free. As our moderator, Lucie has suggested, make sure to mention this when you see the consultant at your review. I am sorry to hear about your Asthma on top of all this Have you seen you GP about this, in order to keep it under control? 

    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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    Hi DdWest,

    I had a lumpectomy 14 years ago and had pain for a few months after surgery. I expect that this will vary from person to person, depending upon how much tissue has to be removed. I had a double mastectomy the following year and had less pain with that, than I had from the lumpectomy.

    It is still very early days for you to expect to be pain free. As our moderator, Lucie has suggested, make sure to mention this when you see the consultant at your review. I am sorry to hear about your Asthma on top of all this Have you seen you GP about this, in order to keep it under control? 

    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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