Rib pain after completion of radiotherapy

I think it’s normal. I’ve not had radiotherapy yet but I have seen similar posts from others who have. X

I haven’t started my radiotherapy yet but the consultant told me that in some cases the radiotherapy can actually break a rib! Not alarming at all but better than thinking it’s the cancer back, best get it checked out though. Good luck.

Hi 

I start my radio therapy 27th so I will be asking if could effect my ribs too. 
it is scary when you think it’s helping you in one way and could be causing issues in another way.  But I have read through the pages that it can cause different side effects. My mum had hers 5 years ago 20 sessions and she  was fine through it Barr a slight burning and tightness at the end but went after a few weeks 

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Hi

Yes you can get rib pain from radiotherapy. In order to treat all of your breast the ribs do get some dose. I finished my RT Sept 21 and got the same bruised feeling for a few months. It has gone now though.

If you are worried please ring your breast care nurse and get it checked out to put your mind at rest.