shoulder swelling

I had a mastectomy and total node clearance a week ago. Am home and have had no pain until today … excruiciating pain in my shoulder and when I’ve looked in the mirror, the shoulder blade is swollen and sticking out. Help!

Hi Angielav,

Do you have an out of hours telephone contact number for your medical team as your surgery was recent? Alternatively you could attend A&E or contact your GP (they will have a out of hours service). Please do seek medical advice if you are in severe pain.

Take care,
Anna, BCC Facilitator