Pain

Hi, I had chemo first, then lumpectomy and then radiotherapy but yes, I had a lot of swelling and tenderness for many months afterwards and some sharp pains which I understand were nerves healing. I think it depends what you mean by a sore boob, but a certain amount of discomfort is pretty normal.   If you're concerned or it's bothering you, have a chat with your nurse and take their advice. Best wishes 

Irishgirl16 

thank you yeah sharps pains and tenderness on the left side . I did talk to my nurse and she said radiotherapy is the gift that keeps giving and can cause lots of pain. I just wanted to see if anyone else felt this . Just thought with it being January that it would have eased . Still having herceptin injections so that cld be also causing it. Hope your doing well x

Hi Dazoclb , just had a quick prod at both boobs… the treated side is still tender in numerous places and it’s over 6 years since my op and radiotherapy. I don’t get the sharp shooting pains anymore but remember them post rads for quite some time. I suspect the tenderness is here to stay for me, after so long. I find manual examinations painful and definitely mammograms, but have finished my annual follow ups so will only have them every 3 years now, if all going well. I have mild lympheodema in my treated breast which may contribute to the pain too, I don’t know. And I don’t know about Herceptin as mine was hormone receptive only. Does seem like these treatments keep giving for a long time! But obviously if any of it is concerning then do get it checked out. Love and hugs, HFxx 

Happyfeet1

thank you it’s reassuring to know it’s normal to have this pain etc afterwards my Mcmillan’s nurse examined me a couple of weeks ago and said everything was good. Aww glad you’re doing well. Xxx