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Dyannah
Dyannah Member Posts: 52
edited August 2019 in Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment

I had a rare type of cancer. I had a lumpectomy, and radiation. Saturday (yesterday) was my first mammogram since all of this. Am I suppose to hurt 24 hours after? Is my scar suppose to shoot pain when my dogs want a to cuddle?

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited August 2019

    I’m not a doctor but I did have a lumpectomy and yes you can still experience pain soon after. If it persists for weeks I would consult my doctor. In the meantime maybe your doctor can prescribe pain meds or suggest OTC help.

    Good luck.

    Diane

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

    Yeah, this is probably a completely normal thing. My first mammogram after treatment hurt a whole lot, and I seem to remember it hurting the rest of the day. I wouldn't be surprised if it lasted longer. The scar tissue probably got really irritated. Sorry you are hurting...did you try some ice?

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