radiation pain
Hi all,was just wondering if anyone has had the same problem as me. i had a mastectomey and all nodes removed.then 6 mnths of chemo.I thought i was doing well with my arm. ended up with nearly full ...
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It's 8 years ago now but I seem to remember my arm aching from radiotherapy.I used to soak in a warm salt bath each evening and do gentle arm massage.It improved once I stopped treatment. I guess the radiation is destroying good cells under your arm and you might have some arm fluid retention.Your cells can't repair quick enough and then you get zapped again. Keep up gentle arm massage and elevate it on a pillow when you think of it. Maybe a compression sleeve or a bandage might help- ask your doc.
Tonya xx