New breast pain 20 years post lumpectomy

Posted by adreb2 @adreb2, Jun 19, 2022

I had a right breast lumpectomy with radiation treatments almost 20 years ago. There was no lymph node involvement. I was on Tamoxifen for 5 years. About a week ago, my right breast starting hurting like a deep bruise with a slight burning sensation. It is only on one side of the breast and is most noticeable in one very tender spot. Is this normal? Should I go to my Primary Care doctor? I no longer see an oncologist.

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What is AI as referred to in the previous comment?

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What is AI as referred to in the previous comment?

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@nancyn99:

Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are prescribed medications that stop most estrogen production in the body, such as: Letrozole (Femara), Anastrozole (Arimidex), Exemestane (Aromasin).

AIs work by preventing aromatase from making estrogen for treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, such therapy can be given to reduce the risk of the cancer coming back.

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