2 years post Diagnosis and still having Pains.

Hi Sassy

i had a lumpectomy in April 23 chemo and radio finished treatment jan 24 .my boob is so sore and under my armpit !! I think it’s the effects from radiotherapy !! I do have some lymphodema in my breast everyone says it’s normal .

I’m four years since surgery and I still, get pain in my rib cage, all tests including bone scan are clear, so it has been put down to radiotherapy damage. I find it gets worse with stress or when I’ve had alcohol. If you are not happy phone the BC team again and ask to be seen.

I gather radiotherapy after effects can last at least 18 months. And any node removal means you’ve had exploratory surgery which can damage nerve endings. Nerves grow at around a millimetre or less per month, so some nerve involvement is possible. 

But I’d be inclined to discuss carefully with your team and insist they take your concerns seriously.

for myself, I’ve now got significant numbness of areas in armpit as well as chest wall after my mx last May, there were nodes searched and some removed (one positive), radiotherapy to chest wall and axilla have meant my shoulder exercises need to continue (and have been added to by a cancer-trained physio.)

hugs xxx