Headaches months after mastectomy

Diagnosed stage three breast cancer sept 2016 had onco test done came back with high risk of recurrence have been very anxious since has effected my life big time had radiotherapy at beginning of 2017 did not have chemo but have been taking hormone therapy had to change to letrozole recently to cap it all developed dvt and blood pressure have daily headache at present pressure builds up in day eases by evening having ct scan done on 6 nov quite anxious anyone out there with similar experience to me?

Hi Kaz74,

It sounds like you’ve been through a lot.

If you’re worried about this, do feel free to also post in the ‘Ask our nurses’ section, or call our helpline on 0808 800 6000.

Take care, Becca at Breast Cancer Care.

Hi Kaz74,
I also had a mascetomy, but it has only be since September 15, 2017. I did have chemo and will be completing the final session in about two weeks. I don’t know about rads yet as I first had a lumpectomy, but had residual tumor, which lead to the masectomy.
Does pain-relievers help your headaches?