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post lumpectomy, radiation, and chemotherapy soreness

1 year after a lumpectomy, radiation and chemotherapy, I continue to have extreme soreness in my breast.  Is this common?  What could be the cause?
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A related discussion, 8 months out from lumpectomy was started.
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I also more than 1 1/2 years after my lumpectomy have sore breast. only 3 nodes removed. my onc says it is scar tissue and nerve damage and it can take a long time for things to settle and get back to normal inside if ever. I am also still numb 0n 1 part of my breast. How are you now ?
Good Luck!

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Hi there.

The radiation may be the one to have caused much of the tissue damage in this situation.  What happened was that the radiation may have caused some damage to the lymphatic system/drainage of the breast that can give you this sore feeling.  These damage to the tissues would usually resolve over time, but the time varies from one person to another as each person reacts uniquely and differently to radiation (some can have symptoms for up to 2 years).

However, i would still suggest that you have this looked at by your surgeon to rule out other causes such as a possible infection.

Regards.
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