Pain in lumpectomy site

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Rachel1
Rachel1 Member Posts: 363
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

Hi all,

I was dx in May of 2010. I had a lumpectomy was stage 2, grade 3 er/pr+, 7+nodes and brca2+. I did chemo, rads and had a mastectomy a year ago with diep reconstruction. Off and on I get pain in the scar area from the lumpectomy. They took muscle from the area -- lump was on the right at 5 o'clock -- very unusual area. No bc in muscle and clear margins.  My scar in that area is very tight and that changes with how much salt I eat, weight gain, lymphodema, etc.  But does anyone else get stabbing or shooting pain in their original scar area?  Thanks, I'm trying not to freak, but you know how that goes. Reaching for my xanax unfortunately. Rachel

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  • Pure
    Pure Member Posts: 1,796
    edited December 2012

    yes, I did ALL the time..I think it's just healing to be honest with you... But yes asked my doctor and surgeoun and it's TOTALLY normal...

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  • Rachel1
    Rachel1 Member Posts: 363
    edited December 2012

    Thanks Pure. That makes me feel better to know that I'm not so alone. Smile

    Rachel

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  • SpunkyGirl
    SpunkyGirl Member Posts: 1,568
    edited December 2012

    Rachel, that is sooo normal! I had those pains a lot in the first few years (sounds good to say that), and now it's once in a blue moon. Sometimes, it's so hard to know when to call about this stuff. You are not alone, but this sounds like nothing to be concerned about.

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  • Denise-G
    Denise-G Member Posts: 1,777
    edited December 2012

    I get pain and shooting pain in my MX scar area.  My Nurse Practitioner said it is a good thing as nerves are trying to reconnect.  I get it in the lymph node area sometimes too where numbness comes and goes.  I am just a year over surgery.

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