Pain in ribs and breast six months after lumpectomy

Life after a breast cancer diagnosis Recovering from treatment
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Has anyone else had pain that has come and gone after lumpectomy and radiation? A week or so ago my breast has got a bit more painful And my ribs hurt. I thought it would all just die down over time this feels like it has flared up again. Should i just give it a few days or speak to nurse asap? Trying not to get anxious about it

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Hi, Yes I had a lot of flare ups like that in the first year after treatment, ribs would be really painful at times and I still get it occasionally 3 years on. Its hard not to worry and of course get yourself checked out for peace of mind but it all sounds normal to me Xx Jo 

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Thanks that has calmed me down a bit! X

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I’m six months since surgery too and occasionally get the odd shooting or stabbing pain in my treated boob and underneath in My rib. I think this is normal so please try not to worry. Sound advice if it continues to get it checked out though.best wishes ??

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I to get bad rib pain, i get it under the affected breast, I had a scan and it came back normal but now the pain has gone to the side of my breasts on the ribs as well again i am worried, I had a CT scan when it was under my breast so i am presuming it covers the torso as well and would have picked up anything on the side.

I seem to spend a lot of time worrying about every little ache and pain now.

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I too am getting sore ribs, more so lower down. I had a bilateral mastectomy and no recon. Radiotherapy to left side at Genesis care. Both ribs hurts. In fact the right one hurts more. Had a ct scan and all clear. Is this normal?