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Breast Pain post lumpectomy
Questions posted in the Breast Cancer Forum are answered by medical professionals from The Cleveland Clinic. Topics include Breast Biopsy, Chemotherapy, Hormone Therapy, Lumps, Lumpectomy, Lymph node dissection, Lymphedema, Mammograms, Mastectomy, Radiation Therapy, Reconstruction, Self Breast Exam, and Surgery.
Breast Pain post lumpectomy
by Cross2, Feb 28, 2002 12:00AM
I had a lumpectomy 5 years ago with negative lymph node involement. Just recently had a my yearly mammogram which was negative and a hands on medical by my oncologist. This am when I awoke, I had pain in the affected breast which felt like it was directly under the nipple area. There is no swelling, hardness or discharge from the nipple. This pain comes and goes. Do you think it is necessary to see my physician and have this checked out? I have also noted of late a tightness in my upper arm and a heavy feeling in my arm where they removed some of my lymph nodes. Could this just be the start of "lymphedema"?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Feb 28, 2002 12:00AM
Dear cross2: Pain in the breast can be attributed to many things. Cancers are usually not painful. I am not sure what to make of the tightness in your arm. Lymphedema usually starts lower in the arm and moves up. If this discomfort continues, you may wish to see your doctor.
Member Comments (1)
by taktamtaw, Jun 03, 2008 06:19PM
A related discussion, breast swelling/pain post lupectomy,lymph node dissection was started.
