I had my first chemo cycle last monday, and have started getting sharp pains in my armpit and boob has anyone else had this?
Hi there Youhavegotthis
Sorry to hear that you are in pain. I didnt have the same. However, if it is just on the afflicted boob and the nodes area on that side, I hope that it is the chemo meds kicking the ass of your BC cells! I noticed change in my lump as quickly as this. No pain tho, just softening. If you dont have pain anywhere else I think that will likely be a good sign.
Why not phone your BC nurse and ask about these pains?
Wishing you relief and all the best
WalyDug
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