I agree; I don't know why they can't do anything to prevent this pain. I received four injections in my areola. The doctor told me it would be uncomfortable, that it would feel like bee stings. It did; it felt like stings from a giant, evil monster bee. Having this done right before my lumpectomy was terrifying. I think my surgeon told me I'd get these injections and they would hurt, but good grief! I have a pretty high pain threshold, and the pain didn't last long, but I wasn't really prepared for this. It's true people with negative experiences are more likely to post, and I'm sure there are plenty of women who are unbothered by this, but I would have found it helpful to know more than "it will probably hurt."

It was shocking but fortunately very short lived… and it allowed my breast surgeon to trace the path to two positive sentinel nodes. An additional 5 nodes ( next in line) were negative. It was reassuring to hear that.

Before these tracers were possible radical surgery of nodal environment was done. This very painful but also very quick experience has the potential to save us unnecessary harm.

So, we brace ourselves and do it ! Breast Cancer treatment is not for the faint of heart .

Best to all of us on this unwanted journey. 🌸