Hi
I’ve started to get some sudden pain in my mastectomy area that really stops me in my tracks for a few minutes at a time. It’s just started in the last week. Is it something I need to report into my consultant?
Hi. I had mastectomy two and a half years ago with no issues until a couple months ago. I was getting sudden sharp pains. Called BCN who got me in to see someone. Had ultrasound and given all clear. Told it was probably scar tissue. It has calmed down now. Good luck. Scary times never seem to end.
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Hello louc
Thanks for your post. It sounds as though you’re having a difficult time with the pain in the mastectomy area.
Ongoing (chronic) or persistent pain may be caused by damage to the nerves. There are different ways of controlling this pain which are described in the link.
It is important to report any problems you’re having to your breast care nurse or treatment team, as @Greeny57 says, as they are best placed to assess and manage your symptoms.
Some people benefit from specialist advice so your doctor may refer you to an NHS pain clinic. And some hospitals run pain management programmes.
We offer a range of free supportive services 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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