Breast Cancer Now Forum

I got more of a tingling sensation when my nerves `came back to life'!  Lasted on and off about 6 months and still get the odd twinge after 2 years.  Hopefully the sensation and pain won't last too long.  Good luck with your recovery. ... View more

I had lymph node clearance, did all my exercises, had cording so physio worked her somewhat painful magic 2 years ago.  Went back recently as skin was getting very tight.  I think I got very lazy with my exercise.  Scar has healed very well with the aid of Bio Oil.  However, I still feel discomfort under my arm (the feeling of a small ball) but there is nothing there and the physio said this could be as good as it will get.  I suppose I am adjusting to it.  Everyone is different is so true so I hope you recover quickly.  Small price to pay really. x ... View more

I avoided using deodorant for several months under operated armpit.  There is one out there that BCN told me about, can't remember the name but it was like water spraying out!  Plus the fact, I'd had all lymph nodes removed so the area was numb and you couldn't feel it!! Good luck with your recovery. x ... View more

I put up with letrozole and another one in the same 'family' of drugs then oncologist said to change to Tamoxifen.  Might be worth you asking. Not that Tamoxifen doesn't have it's side effects but not the pain in joints I got with Letrozole. ... View more

I'm with you, I ache all over and have hot sweats (not that I ever stopped having them after menopause!) they are just a lot worse now.  Susan x ... View more

I am post menopausal and started on Letrozole which caused pain in my joints all over my body.  Oncologist changed me to Tamoxifen and the pain has gone to be replaced by dull aching and fatigue.  Whichever you chose, do tell your oncologist if it doesn't agree with you.  I waited 18 months, the oncologist said most people change after 6 months.  Hope your treatment goes well.  Susan ... View more

You're right we do sound to be in similar circumstances and thinking along the same lines. Nice to know that it's not unheard of.  I've seen breast cancer nurses during Covid but not the physio or oncologist as they work out of a separate hospital and don't come into the Breast Cancer unit. Which is very understandable. I've been told it's the nerves regenerating, so let's hope that's the case. Let's hope it improves with time and we have to think positive that at least the cancer was discovered in time.   Hugs, Suse ... View more