Is it normal to feeL pain in breast and under arm weeks after the biopsy?
I had pain for a few weeks after the biopsies. I had two taken and it felt like a punch each time. I also had swelling, and my lump felt bigger - both of which are normal. I actually found the biopsies more painful than the lumpectomy! Though the pain from that was more when I did anything with my arms due to nerves being involved.
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