Pain still a year + after lumpectomy

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Hi I had a lumpectomy March 23 and removal of 3 lymph nodes , my arm pit is still tender and my breast is sore at times . When I sleep on the effected side my breast is hard and shoulder hurts !! Anyone else have this? I did have chemo and radiotherapy . 

  • Hi I had Lumpectomy in November last year 2023. my boob is still sore and feels hard when lay on that side ,which is annoying as its normal side i sleep on . I only had radiotherapy , from what I have been reading  from others on here it seems its a long healing journey, I find warm clothes help and v shape pillow.

  • that should say cloths not clothes lol

  • I’ve just started scar tissue therapy and it’s really helping as I had tenderness and restricted mobility. 
    Maybe worth asking if it’s available near you x

  • Hi Bonnie Boo.

    sorry to hear you are still suffering from your surgery.

    I had a lumpectomy for both breasts on the 12th of August and the left one, where the bigger cancer was, is hard underneath and a little tender. I called the breast cancer nurse today and am going to get it checked on Thursday. 

    Might be worth contacting your nurse for advice?

    Wishing you well Bonnie.

    Emma