Ongoing breast pain after lumpectomy

Hi I had lumpectomy 4 July and was surprised that I had no pain for first 2 weeks but it became more tender as swelling went down.

9 radiotherapy beginning September and again no pain until now. I can’t say it’s sore more tender and uncomfortable like I’m aware of it all the time. Was told it’s healing process and nerves coming back together. 
my friend still has this a year after surgery/radiotherapy.

i find it’s worse after wearing a bra, I must have bought 8 different ones but really None of them really comfy, much better when I don’t wear one 

I think if you’ve had radiotherapy within the last 2 or 3 months then it can easily be an effect from that. I gather the effects can carry on for 12-18 months!!!! I guess that means treatment is continuing all that time? 

But if you’re ever in doubt then do raise it with your BCN.

hugs xxx

Thank you for sharing your experiences and I think it will be a good idea to check with the BCN . Might reassure me.

Over 2 years after lumpectomy & rads & still have pain  all over breast, which hurts to touch too. I'm constantly debating with myself whether to call up about it! I used to have periods of pain flare but much more constant now. I know some people do have long-term pain but not everyone by any means. Hopefully yours will settle.

Sorry to hear that you have had pain for so long . I know how difficult it is to cope with it and how worried you feel. I think as the others suggested it would be better to contact your BCN and get it checked out. Hope it improves soon for you.

Hi Ditsy55b0a4 

Just to add to the other posts for timescales, it was a year after my radiotherapy when I picked up a shopping bag with my affected arm and realised for the first time that it didn't hurt.  I still have pain (8 years later) when I roll onto my front onto my breast, so it's not unusual.

Kindest wishes, Lesley