I am just wondering if it’s normal to have pain in the breast that has cancer growth I am struggling at moment & unsure who to talk to
Thanks for reading xx
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Dear bcwarrior70,
I can see our BC Nurses are going to reply to you very soon, maybe give them a call in the morning as you don’t want to be worrying all weekend.
Wishing you well going forward. Please let us know how your getting on
Hugs Tili 
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I started experiencing this a few days before my first chemo. I told the nurse before she started administering it and she said “it’s clearly time, it’s good we’re starting this” and did/said nothing else about it.
Have to say since the treatment (almost 3 weeks ago) the pain has gone. Don’t know if it’s anything to do with the treatment, I’m hoping maybe it’s already started shrinking the crap in there but without it actually being scanned who knows?
I’ll be talking to my oncologist next week about it. I would make sure you similarly don’t let it go, talk to someone about it.
@bcwarrior70 I hope you have a similar experience when it comes to the pain going away.
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Thanku so much for reply hoping your chemo goes well I am on hormone therapy I wish you well and positive vibes thanku xx
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Dear @bcwarrior70 , i had pain in my left breast for 12 months before i eventually found a lump which turned out to be cancer. Its not listed as a symptom but for me it was. I hope all goes well with your treatment love Tulip x
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Hi bcwarrior70,
Thank you for posting. It is understandable that you have questions and are struggling, having noticed pain in the breast where you have or previously had cancer.
Breast pain can have several causes, which our information explains. Having painful, sore, or tender breasts can cause anxiety but on its own, it is not usually a sign of breast cancer as @tulip29 mentions. However as @sez and @Tili say it is important to talk to your breast care nurse, treatment team or GP about the pain you are experiencing, and also to describe how you are feeling so that they can support you.
We also offer a range of free supportive services including our Moving Forward courses for anyone who has had a diagnosis of breast cancer which you may be interested in. They include face to face and online courses and events.
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