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Does Anyone Still Have Pain After Lumpectomy It's Been 22 Months Plus What About Radiation Side Effects Thanks

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Boston, MA
January 4
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I still have pain off and on and other sensations where I had the core biopsy,the lumpectomy, lympnodes removed and radiation treatments. I still have the stretch marks on one side of my breast. Yes you read correctly about the stretch marks. Also every so often along the incision from the lumpectomy and the clips they used to mark where it was. The core biopsy has been three years as of yesterday the 4th this Feb 1 the lumpectomy. The heart pillow they gave me just kept falling of my shoulder and for me was very uncomfortable for me. Maybe try to gently message the breast. When mine feels a little on the sore side that's what i do. I'm glad I went to my lympdema therapist . It even helps with the cording. As I said gently do it. I wish you less pain and more comfort. Hugs and love.

January 5
A MyBCTeam Member

I had a lumpectomy 7 yrs. Ago and I had reduction on both sides. I have a lot of pain when I touch my incision line anywhere. Our new Puppy loves to lay across my top and it hurts when he lays there.I hope it’ll get better someday.Still haven’t got my genetic test results. I had some results in Oct. but nothing else since.

January 8
A MyBCTeam Member

so Sharyn, if they don't see scar tissue or a seroma and you know its not lymphedema then it might very well be nerve pain. Nerve pain doesn't go away with ordinary pain relievers, you need gabapentin or lyrica

January 4
A MyBCTeam Member

Already tried PT no help at all my
follow up scans were clear told me don't worry all good

January 4
A MyBCTeam Member

Yes I had surgery in April 2024 and then 20 radiation treatments. Yes I still have nerve pain near incision on breast and near lymph node removal. I was told it can take months to go away ? I also have developed a “Cord” under the arm very painful!

January 4

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