Lymph node pain

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I had right side mastectomy with lymph node removal end of Dec 2023. I had early stage high grade DCIS. 8cm. Test results showed no signs of invasive cancer and lymph nodes seemed clear (although the radioactive injection I was supposed to have day before op they forgot and gave me right before op so I hope it was still accurate). For the last few months I’ve had what feels like lymph node pain in my neck and on my collar bone which concerns me. I have mentioned it to bcn but no one seems concerned.

Has anyone else had this? I’m worried it could be a sign of something suspicious. Has anyone else had lymph node pain since op?

GRANNY59 2 months ago

Hi Miss Potters welcome to the forum.

Have you already seen your GP to let them have a feel at this to see if there is something there or not? It could be that you have an infection and that needs checked out as well.

gail

Boobybabe2 2 months ago

Hi Miss Potters,

I had a lumpectomy some months ago and lymph nodes removed, I finished my radiotherapy and am now getting on with things.

There is always some pain and discomfort after you’ve had lymph nodes removed, sometimes you can get lymphoedema or chording, but they normally go by doing arm exercise so, as yours was nearly a year ago, I would err on the side of caution and visit your doctor or breast cancer nurse and get it checked out. It may be something or nothing, but getting it checked will put your mind at ease and stop you from stressing, something you don’t need.

i hope everything goes alright and will keep my fingers crossed for you.

Take care and big hugs.

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