After treatment pain in arm and shoulder

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zohra
zohra Member Posts: 197
edited June 2014 in Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment

My mother done with her treatment. Chemo , surgery then radiation. It almost 2 months ago she done with her radiation. Now suddenly , she started pain in her arm and shoulder. She cant move her arm.  I did massage for her and gave her pain medication(oxycodone) Still she has pain and cant move her arm. Do I have to talk with her oncologist , surgen or radialogist. Please need advice.

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  • NatsFan
    NatsFan Member Posts: 3,745
    edited March 2014

    I would start with her surgeon or her PCP - the first thought that comes to mind is that she may have a frozen shoulder.  It's not that unusual for b/c patients.  If that's what it is, the surgeon will probably refer her to a physical therapist.  But do call the surgeon or PCP soon - the sooner the pain is properly diagnosed, the sooner she can get treatment. 

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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited March 2014

    Zohar, I agree, sounds like frozen shoulder, I had it in my right shoulder after shoulder surgery, now working hard to prevent it in my cancer side..

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 57,235
    edited March 2014

    She will want to see a physical therapist.

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