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Pain after liver resection

Deebz
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Hi, I don't know where to start. I had a liver resection seven weeks ago. I had two different types of tumour. The pain has almost gone, as I said to specialist this week. But if I  was honest it's still very sore, like a sore stitch. Sometimes a shooting pain, on my insidey bit (it's numb on outside but inside where resection is hurts). Is this normal?  I  appreciate it would be sensitive at scar area. But I read pain only lasts a couple of weeks. I didn't want to bother anyone but I'm a wee teeny bit concerned. 

Thanks so much in advance 

  • Hi Deebz

    Thanks for getting in touch with the online community. My name is Kathryn and I am one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on the Macmillan Support Line.

    I see that you have joined the cancer chat forum I hope you are finding it helpful in connecting with others.

    I am sorry to read that you are still experiencing a lot of pain following your liver resection 7 weeks ago and I’m sorry that you didn’t feel able to tell your treatment team.

    Although it could be just part of the normal process of healing after surgery it is important that you report this to your team today. This will allow them to make an assessment of your pain to decide if they need to investigate further and to prescribe some effective pain relief.

    If you are unable to contact your treatment team you should speak to your GP or contact NHS 111 today.

    I hope this information is helpful. If you have any further questions, please get in touch by email, webchat or phone. The Macmillan Support Line offers practical, clinical, financial, and emotional support. You can call us free from landlines and from most mobile phone networks* on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm.

    Take care.  

     

    Kathryn

     

    Cancer Information Nurse Specialist  

     

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email. Ref: KR/FM

  • in reply to Kathryn- Macmillan
    1. Hi Kathryn it's a pleasure to meet you. Thanks so much for your response. It's most helpful. Thankyou for the invaluable information and your time. I'm looking forward to using the forum, total newbie and still overwhelmed with diagnosis. Diagnosed end of January, operation seven weeks ago. I talk too much sorry. Thanks so much I'll definitely contact my team. I just hate wasting people's time. Have a fabby Friday Green heartGreen heart
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