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Scapula and arm pain after breast cancer surgery
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Scapula and arm pain after breast cancer surgery
by Bett, Oct 28, 2002 12:00AM
I am more than five years cancer free now. I had a partial mastectomy (left side) plus axillary disection. I had chemo therapy and extensive radiation of the breast area. Is my scapula and shoulder pain, plus frequent painful arm pain in any way connected to this surgery?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-JS, Oct 29, 2002 12:00AM
Dear Bett, These factors could be connected to the pain you are experiencing. There could be some scarring or swelling that has effected the area and nerves leading to pain. You might want to bring this to the attention of your doctors especially if it is a relatively new pain so they can assess this more completely.
Member Comments (2)
by Bett, Oct 30, 2002 12:00AM
Thank you for your response. I would like a litle more detail, but this is a help. I see my doctor this week and will share this with him.
