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Hi. I'm 73, had DCIS in right breast 15 years ago, had a ductectomy & course of radiation. Diagnosed this year with invasive DC right breast, so had a mastectomy on June 12. Healing from surgery pretty well, but intense, ongoing burning pain across right chest & armpit. Radiologists' office says probably nerve pain from last course of radiation, triggered by the trauma of the mastectomy. Makes me very wary of having radiation again, which is the suggested treatment. Anyone else have this experience?
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lauriecub...I had my bilateral mastectomy on May 12th. Almost 2 months now.
Ironically my chest scars are hurting me more than in the early weeks of post recovery.
Yes, I have had all kinds of pains in my chest - burning, stabbing, a heaviness, sensitivity to any type of bra or clothing rubbing on my scars...and to me, the scars look more swollen!
It doesn't seem to be decreasing and I am 2 months out.
I will ask the same question you did - anyone experience my situation? Plus...
When will the swelling decrease? When does the pain/discomfort stop?
When can I wear a prosthetic?
That's odd that I have more issues with the nonradiated breast instead of the radiated one. The radiated one (2 years ago), dispite a large and thick hematoma, heals well. The nonradiated one still has some tightness and maybe some adhesion issues that causes pain when I stretch. The pain only last about 2 seconds and it feels like something is about to rip off my chest. My surgery was in January this year. Massage helps a lot.
Why is radiation suggested when you already had mastectomy? Thanks.
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Soo sorry you are going through this. I haven't had your experience but sending many good thoughts and karma your way.