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pizza57
pizza57 Member Posts: 1
edited June 2014 in High Risk for Breast Cancer

i was diagnosed with dcis back in november 2007 followed with right breast lumpectomy which was done in january along with 6-7 wks. of radiation.  also neg. receptors.  for the past few wks. i have had pain along with swelling.  my armpit also hurts.  should i be concerned?  should i contact my oncologist?

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  • Beesie
    Beesie Member Posts: 12,240
    edited October 2008

    I know that some women have after-effects from their surgery long after their surgery is done.  So hopefully that's all that's going on with you.  But, with any change in your breast, you definitely should get it checked out.  Since you are less than one year since your diagnosis, are you still being followed by your surgeon?  If so, he or she would be my first choice of who to go to.  Otherwise, if it's your oncologist who is doing your follow-ups, then that's the person to see.

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  • darah58
    darah58 Member Posts: 46
    edited October 2008

    I'm with Beesie.  It's probably nothing, but best to get it checked out.  I was diagnosed with DCIS in August 2007 and had two lumpectomies and radiation.  I am still feeling occasional (and seemingly "new") discomfort and mild pain.  I talked to my radiation doc about it recently, and she told me that it is not at all unusual.  But it's probably still a good idea to talk to one of your own docs about it.

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  • zhuxiaonuan
    zhuxiaonuan Member Posts: 2
    edited October 2008

    I'm with Beesie. It's probably nothing, but best to get it checked out. I was diagnosed with DCIS in August 2007 and had two lumpectomies and radiation. I am still feeling occasional (and seemingly "new") discomfort and mild pain. I talked to my radiation doc about it recently, and she told me that it is not at all unusual. But it's probably still a good idea to talk to one of your own docs about it. and ultrasound gel may also help you 

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