I had pain in my left breast in spring of 2011…it was the pain that led the doctor to refer me to get a mammogram. They said that the pain was unrelated to the cancer, but after I had a lumpectomy in Nov. of 2011, the pain was gone. Began chemo began in January. Now it is May, and I am almost done with chemo. Feeling regular pain again in the same breast, as well as a phantom feeling of wetness. Meaning, I feel as if the breast is leaking, but it is not. Doctor says it is probably scar tissue, the incision healing, etc. But I am worried the cancer is returning…anyone else had a similar problem?
Hi neelu
I’m sorry to hear that you are having a pretty
tough time at the moment. I’m sure the users of this site will be along to
support you soon.
In the meantime maybe you would like to talk to a member of our helpline staff
who are there to offer emotional support as well as practical information. The
free phone number is 0808 800 600 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9.00
to 5.00 and Saturday 9.00 to 2.00.
Best wishes Sam, BCC Facilitator
Hi NeeluSorry to hear you are still having problems. I had a lumpectomy and full node clearance 6 years ago. For nearly 4 years after surgery I often had pain in my affected breast. I called it my voodoo pain as it was just as if someone was sticking a knitting needle into my side. When I told the consultant he informed me it was common to have pain as it was nerves repairing and that I should be happy to be alive!!! I must admit the pain is very rare now but can still catch me out. The advice I was given was to massage the breast when it hurt to ease the pain and stimulate the nerve endings. The class watched with intrest as I did this while going through addition on the board. (Only joking).
Regards Chinook