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Did Anyone Have Bad Shoulder Pain When Having Radiation Treatments For Breast Cancer And Lymph Nodes?

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January 8, 2024
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A MyBCTeam Member

Georgia4 so nice to meet you. My radiation oncologist referred me to an orthopedic surgeon for the shoulder pain. I went today. He says the rotator cuff surgery I had over 20 years ago has failed and raising my arms over my head for 15-20 minutes daily for treatment has aggravated the tendon and caused shoulder impingement tendinitis. I’m on pain meds and will start PT soon.

January 11, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Actually sis I am being treated for shoulder pain right now ... more doctors smh ... it's funny how it never occurred to me that there may be a connection ... I assumed that it was because of the aromasin ... the joint pain side effect is still terrible ... but heating pads and ice help a lot ... I pray that you feel better!πŸ˜‡

January 11, 2024
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@A MyBCTeam Member
See above about tendinitis.

January 11, 2024
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