A week post wide local excision and sentinel node biopsy

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I'm 54 and was diagnosed with a grade 3, 4cm breast cancer tumour a few weeks back. It's oestrogen and progesterone positive, Her2 +2 but then negative on further fish testing. The ki67 test is 34%. The surgeon said it's more active than they would have liked so I may need chemo, followed by radiotherapy, drugs etc. I'm day 8 today post wide local excision and sentinel node biopsy. The site of the node biopsy scar is still so painful and I'm struggling with nerve damage pain down my arm. I just wants to ask if the pain from this area usually lasts this long? The breast scar is really not too bad at all now. Many thanks x

excavator 14 hours ago

Hello Jojocharles,

I'm very sorry to read that you're still experiencing problems following initial treatment.

The online community is made up of numerous cancer specific groups and I'd like to suggest that you join the breast cancer forum and repost your information and questions there which I'm sure will produce advice and answers from others who have experienced similar issues.

I've posted a link below for easy access.

With best wishes.

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Leelaloo 52 minutes ago

Hi Jojocharles I had same. The pain under my arm and down arm lasted longer than the actual breast pain. It felt weird like I had something under my arm and couldn't put it down next to my side. You must make sure that you do the exercises that they give you when you can. I would just check with your breast care nurse tomorrow to see if this is okay. I also had chemo and then radiotherapy afterwards. I was 47.

Lee x