Still pain 11 months after radiotherapy

I had cancer confirmed in my left breast last June and radiotherapy in September.  had my annual check up and a mammogram this year and although I was still tender and my breast was a bit larger than the other one, the consultant was happy enough as there didn't appear to be any cancer found. I'm still very tender and it's often painful moving or lifting my arm. I get pains all down my left side which can be worrying. 

  • Hello Grannymac and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    It's great to hear how well everything went at your annual check up and mammogram this year, although I'm sorry about the pain you're still experiencing almost a year after finishing your treatment. 

    You can find out more about the long term side effects of radiotherapy and pain control on our website but if it would help to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They will do all they can to answer your questions and put your mind at ease.

    Hopefully some of our members who have been in a similar position will be share their experiences and advice with you soon as well, but don't hesitate to discuss your concerns with your team if you haven't done so already and see if they have any suggestions and/or advice on what you can do that can help with the pain.

    We're thinking of you Grannymac and wishing you all the best as you continue moving forward on this journey.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator