lymphedema, effects of radiation ???????

Ring your breast cancer nurse or radiotherapy nurse they will tell you. My doctor told me that although a lumpectomy is not as radical as mastectomy they do a lot of work in there as mine had got tight lately. Your gp won't know enough as the hospital I think. That's what they're there for

Thanks for that Wicklow lady. I appreciate it.

Susieqnolan 5

Hi there,
I would advise you to contact your breast care team. They told me to contact them at any time if I was worried. I too had a lumpectomy and s/node biopsy in May 12 and then chemo & rads to January of this year. I find my breast very tender and it's uncomfortable when I turn in the bed. Maybe it's partly in my head as I constantly worry about a reoccurence but if it continues I will get it checked out so if nothing else you should put your mind at ease.

Hope this helps

Shirls

I think it's normal as although a lumpectomy is a small procedure the surgeon says that they do a lot of work when removing the tumour so I suppose it takes a while to heal

Hi I had a lumpectomy a year ago and to this day my breast still gets sore and swollen and very hard. Physio told me to massage the area as it is a build up of fluid.
Liz

I have the same issue and only had lumpectomy and finished rads in Jan. I find it very uncomfortable at night sometimes and still get the odd pain. My breast surgeon said at my last appointment that the skin was very thick from radiation... My scans were clear so put my mind at ease. Hopefully it will heal with time.

Thanks everyone for your comments i do appreciate the support. i am going to see the breast care team next week and see whats going on. its great to be able to come on here and get advice from people who know what its like to worry about every lump and bump.. I will keep you all informed as to how i get on.

Susan.