I’m 6 months post radiotherapy & although I got through that with relatively few side effects, I don’t feel I’m moving forward as I’d hoped. The radiotherapy affected my ribs & now when I exercise I feel OK as I’m doing it but then the following day I get aches & pains around the ribs. My other boob is also uncomfortable some days & that worries me also & the affected boob is still painful & last week I noticed my nipple was becoming dry which I haven’t had before. I just want to get on with my life, which includes wanting to exercise & also not feel anxious when my body doesn’t feel like I think it should. Does anyone feel like this. Anita X
Hi Anita,
I am sorry to hear that you are uncomfortable and in pain. I am sure some of our users will be along to share their experiences and show their support soon.
In the meantime you can always use our Ask the Nurse service or call our helpline on 0808 800 6000, who will be able to talk you through any questions you have and offer a friendly ear. The opening hours are below.
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Best wishes,
Bonita
Hi Anita. I have just come onto the forum after a few months just reading other posts as I want to ask for some advice re exercise 12 months after mastectomy & silicone reconstruction.
I will still send my own post but I just wanted to say to you that things will settle & change a lot for you in the next 6 months. I was very impatient with my recovery but looking back I couldn’t have gone any faster than I did. I still have some issues with numbness, aches & pains & general weirdness but I am back exercising and generally take less notice of the twinges. I don’t think we will ever go back to ‘normal’ but you will learn to live with the oddness and aches and they will improve with every month that passes.! I think i’ve done a few too many press ups at the moment, hence the reason I want to post !
Regards
Hi Anita,
Saw this thread recently and wondered if it was helpful to you?
forum.breastcancercare.org.uk/t5/Living-with-breast-cancer/Rib-Pain-from-Radiotherapy/td-p/376297