Good evening,
I’m newly diagnosed with breast cancer grade 3, for which I’ll have a mastectomy in 14 days. While all the experts keep telling me that the I shouldn’t feel any pain or discomfort in my breast, I actually do. It’s always uncomfortable and quite painful from time to time. Is it normal and what remedies if any do you recommend?
thanks!
Hi MarFah and a warm welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your diagnoses.
You should get these pains checked out, it’s best to be safe rather than sorry
The Community is actually divided into dedicated support groups (discussion rooms) so can I recommend you join and post in our supportive Breast cancer support group. This group is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the (Bold) Group Text Link I have created above. Once the group page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New or + (Depending on the device you are using) and you are ready to go. You could copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
The Macmillan Support Line is open from 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 where you can talk with someone about specific cancer and practical information, get emotional support or just connect with a listening ear.
We also have our Telephone Buddy Service where you can be matched with someone who understands what you're going through, and they'll give you a weekly call.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and aim to give support to all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help.
