Painful Lumpectomy Scar Tissue?

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kec1972
kec1972 Member Posts: 269
edited May 2019 in Surgery - Before, During, and After

I had my lumpectomy three and a half months ago and finished radiation one month ago. The what I assume is scar tissue “lump” is painful and tender to the touch. Wondering if this is normal? Thanks!

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  • gb2115
    gb2115 Member Posts: 1,894
    edited April 2019

    My scar tissue is still tender to the touch, and my surgery was Nov of 2016! I try my best not to touch it, lol.

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  • kec1972
    kec1972 Member Posts: 269
    edited April 2019

    Gb, thank you for replying! Sometimes it just helps to hear that what you’re feeling is normal.

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  • gb2115
    gb2115 Member Posts: 1,894
    edited April 2019

    No problem! Take care!

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  • kec1972
    kec1972 Member Posts: 269
    edited May 2019

    Anyone else want to chime in?

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  • Butterfly1234
    Butterfly1234 Member Posts: 2,432
    edited May 2019

    I had a lumpectomy a little over two years ago. I still have discomfort that comes and goes in my treated breast. My MO said it's normal and it's from the scar tissue. My RO said it's the nerves regenerating. I'm told it lasts for years. I do worry about it due to fear of local recurrence. My RO nurse advised that I do self-breast exams regularly and to be aware of any changes in the breast. That coupled with regular screenings and our scheduled appointments, I guess is the best we can do with this new “normal."

    Gentle hugs all

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  • CaptBreast
    CaptBreast Member Posts: 2
    edited May 2019

    I had my surgery in January and finished radiation March 22. The last couple of days I’ve noticed alot of pain there too. From my under arm to the scar. It feels sometimes like I have a bruise. II have been working ot a-lot so I don't know if that aggravate it too.

    This is the first time I posted. I was looking to see if anyone else had the same feeling too. Thanks for starting this thread

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  • kec1972
    kec1972 Member Posts: 269
    edited May 2019

    CaptBreast, sounds like we’re on the same schedule! I had my lumpectomy on January 7, finished radiation March 20. So hard to know what’s normal and what’s not. Thankfully I see my OBGYN for my annual visit tomorrow, so I will get her opinion too.

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