Hi all,
Had breast cancer last year, had the op in June, was put on Letrozole afterwards which I'm not impressed with. I had BC the first time over thirty years ago, and can't remember much about aches and pains after the lumpectomy. I had masses of scar tissue in the breast this time from when they burnt me with radiotherapy the first time, and my surgeon didn't want to do a mastectomy (although the lump was tiny and they got it all anyway) because she didn't think the scar tissue would heal well. I am due my 1st mammogram post op next month, does anyone else get slight aching in the area after lumpectomy? Can't feel anything, but it's been uncomfortable sleeping on that side since the op, and there is almost always a slight ache. I'm inclined to believe it's all that scar tissue complaining and changing, but just wondered if anyone else gets that too. Thanks! x
Hi Polgara, I had lumpectomy in Sept last year and prescribed Anastrozole hormone suppressants.....then 5 sessions of RT. I still have discomfort in my breast...and have thought I do hope it has improved by the time I need to have mammogram . I get a tightness, scar is down the side of my breast, and still uncomfortable lying on that side. I have assumed it is scar tissue and I do moisturise and massage the area which does seem to help. X
Hey ChocolateChip, thanks for that, I am glad you are recovering well and managing to cope with all the discomfort. Yes, scar tissue has a lot to answer for! When my surgeon first examined me she had a student doctor with her, and she was so impressed by the scarring (on the outside) of the breast she asked me if I would mind him taking a look because they had never seen anything that bad.
And that was just on the outside.
Good luck :) xx
Oh goodness....mine is very neat scar! Hope your mammogram goes well next month.....fingers crossed for you x
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