hi i was diagnosed with breast cancer in january this year i had surgery for 2 lumps invasive lobular carcinoma grade 2 also had lymph nodes took out that were clear i could not have chemo because of heart problems had three and half weeks of radiotherapy since also got to take tamoxifen for 5 years since then i have had loss of movement in my shoulder my under arm has been swollen the pain in boob is terrible went back to dr he told me it was frozen shoulder and pain can last up to year on boob then in august i was sent for a mammagram which showed embeded cyst so they sent me to another hospital for second opinion and a full body scan did not hear anything so think everything is fine sent me for injection on my shoulder in september pain has eased in it and have got more movement back went back to bone specialist 2 weeks ago about shoulder told him pain eased had phone call next day from hospital can you come in tomorrow for mri scan on lower back have no clue why he never said anything about my back i dont know any of these results but breast is so very sore there is lump were they took out lymph nodes also my nipple has inverted in some i dont know what to do as dr says pain can last up to year after surgery has anyone else had these problems sorry i have rambled on but i dont know who else to ask
Hi Lesley
I am sorry to read that you have these problems to deal with, along with the support you will find here don’t forget our helpliners are here with further practical and emotional support for you so please feel free to call to talk things through
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Take care
Lucy BCC
I had my lumpectomy back in Jan of this year, and my breast is still very tender! Also under my armpit…it’s sore and feels tight. Has anyone ever experienced itching in the breast? I did in my left breast before I found out about the cancer and I still do in both breasts at times…