Post radiotherapy rib discomfort

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Hi all, haven't posted for a long time,now approx 9 MTHS post radio,two months ago I felt my top rib,same side that was treated felt bruised and tender,upon self examination,my top rib felt like it was sticking out as if was been pushed out, eventually wearing a bra became uncomfortable and the tendernes went from were tattoo was under arm,about half way down boob,and continued to underneath the boob,anyoneone else experiencing this?

Tired Minion over 3 years ago

I am about the same time since rads as you. I've developed swelling in bottom of boob and now have raised skin over my rib which seems swollen a lot of the time. Its the rib just under my boob so like you wearing a bra is ok but by 4 or 5pm I switch to a comfy supported vest. I've asked medics when had appointments but never get a proper answer. I know rads has caused me some issues but hopefully it will settle in time.

Gotchya over 3 years ago in reply to Tired Minion

https://youtu.be/KJnAOzFOlwc

Gotchya over 3 years ago in reply to Gotchya

Hope you can open the above link,think this is the answer.

Tired Minion over 3 years ago in reply to Gotchya

Did see this last night but struggled to post last night. Very helpful. Thanks very much. Makes a lot of sense.

Gotchya over 3 years ago in reply to Tired Minion

I have been doing the massage on the area and has helped alot,even though it has been sore when doing so,but has deffo improved.Keep on doing whatever works for you my friend.x

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