Pain after breast and lymph nodes biopsy

Hi IvyK , sorry you’re having this pain after the biopsies. I can’t remember clearly how long my breast was painful for (it was over 6 years ago) but I know it hurt a lot and I had to wear a crop top in bed as it hurt even more without support. And lots of bruising but no swelling. Obviously if you’re worried about it or feel unwell then get it looked at before Thursday. Good luck for Thursday, you probably know all this but do prepare questions and take a notepad and pen - I find it easier to focus in these situations with a pen in my hand! And it’s easy to forget stuff. I found it really helpful that, after I’d seen the doctor, the nurse took me to a separate room to go over the information and gave me some leaflets. Sending love and a big (but very gentle) virtual hug. HFxx

Mine were really sore after the biopsies.  I wore a snug  gym type of crop top in bed, which helped.  They were sore for a week or two.  However I then went for markers to be put in, and they were hardly painful at all ( i was dreading it after the biopsies).  I'm a DD cup, so they needed to be contained as much as possible.

I am now 12 days post surgery and need to remove my dressings  and they are still stuck fast.  Just had a couple of paracetamol and am going to try and be brave-and just carefully go for it.

Hope your soreness passes soon x

Hi I had my biopsies a week ago it’s still very bruised but not nearly as sore as they was , I got myself some sports bras , they are amazing I wore one for the first few days at night too … now I’m wondering why the hell I ever bothered with under wire bras , apart from the fact I look flat chested but they are so comfy .. nice warm baths helped too I’d lay the flannel over my boob the warmth stayed on it .. apart from that I don’t even want to look at my boob I hope it feels better soon xx

Hey hope you get them dressings removed without too much pain , xx

I can't bring myself to touch the area, it's almost like it doesn't belong to be. I had some markers placed during the biopsies and I'm wondering if they might be causing the discomfort? I've woken up today not as painful but really sore where the incisions are. I slept hugging a pillow last night to try and stop myself rolling over. 

Thank you so much for your words of support and kindness Happyfeet1. It means so much to know you're not alone xx

I hope you're feeling a little brighter Pollyperk? Is it this week you go back? Sending love and strength in abundance to you xx

Aia bless you darling I hope you were able to remove those dressings. Sending peace and strength to you on your journey, and thank you for sharing xx

I hope the days ahead are kind to us all x

Morning yes feel a bit brighter but I know I will dip down again . Yes Friday is the day I’m petrified the cancer has gone everywhere and they turn round and say sorry polly there’s nothing we can do , and give me 6 months to live or something … and lately I’ve had feelings of them saying oh it’s all benign and your be ok … my head is so messed up when I woke up this morning cancer was the first thing on my mind , thankyou for your kind words and hope all is ladies will have a bright and positive day xx

I'm back tomorrow. Still feeling pretty numb, preparing for the the worse and hoping for the best. Xx

I’ve gone down already fear I’m going to die , I don’t feel right not sure if it’s my head doing it or the cancer … feeling of wanting to run away can’t cope xx

Oh darling, try and focus on what you know. Centre your thoughts for the here and now. Breathe, be kind to yourself, give yourself grace. I keep telling myself tomorrow I will know more than I know today and that has to be enforced now. Sending peace xx

It’s so awlful I really thought I was doing good then today it’s all gone crazy I just keep thinking it’s spread everywhere and they are gonna say sorry there’s nothing we can do this rollercoaster of emotions is damaging me more , all I know at the moment is I have breast cancer and lymph node abnormal , so if it’s gone to my lymph node where else has it gone I’m feeling like I’m being cheated of my life , robbed of my partner children and grandchildren, I can’t cope, my son took me out to the coast for ice cream which is only 15 min drive away, and when I look at places it makes me sadder that I may not see them for much more ,sorry ladies in a very dark place , plus it’s coming upto my 4 year since the stroke and the. Day I find out about the cancer and staging of it will be the same day as stroke anniversary…. Hope your all having a better day than me hugs xxx