Post Mastectomy Residual Tissue

[billretired]

My wife is experiencing pain in the residual breast tissue area on one side of her chest. Both sides of her chest area have flaps of tissue that were not removed during her mastectomies. She has had bi-lateral mastectomies and they were performed several years ago and about 7 years apart. She had no chemo or radiation therapy after either surgery and her lymph glands were clear. Her diagnosis was T&DCIS.
Her concern with the pain is that there may be a return of cancer in this residual tissue. After reading recent posts I have learned that this is possible. My question is what would be the best diagnostic sequence to determine if there is an issue? Our physician doesn't believe that the pain is being caused by a recurrence of cancer but that it may be caused by scar tissue. There are no palpable lumps on either side.
Thank you for any insights.

[billretired]

Thanks for the reply post. She will be getting additional diagnostic procedures done on Monday. I will add those results to the discussion.
Regards billretired

[Cleveland Clinic]

Dear billretired:  If there is residual breast tissue, mammography or some other breast imaging could likely be recommended for follow up. While a recurrence could cause discomfort, it often doesn’t.  Scar tissue, on the other hand, often causes pain or discomfort.  You might discuss with your doctor when imaging is due and whether this could be moved up to help clear up the concern.

[japdip]

There is rarely any pain associated with breast cancer. Scar tissue sounds a likely cause but if your wife continues to experience this pain perhaps she should consult her original Surgeon. He/She would be the best person to evaluate this problem. This may sound too simple but could this be due to some muscle strain; perhaps due to something that she might not even be aware of doing ?? Regards ...