Hi everyone, am I going crazy? I had a double mastectomy nov 2016 & after chemo, radio, oopherectomy, then implant exchange 2 months ago. I've been having a lot of pain in my scapula (shoulder blade) on the side my 140mm tumor was, which was my whole breast. As the pain is so close, I'm worried, heat packs, osteo etc treatment is not helping. Thinking of getting another bone scan, but I had 1 about 9 months ago, so maybe too soon cos those tests have risks. Or is this a standard type of pain from last surgery? I had a pain in lower back ribs no one could work out for years, it stopped once tumor was removed, so this is why I'm worried. Just getting over a cold as well that lasted prob 5 weeks. My body needs a break!

For your own peace of mind get it checked. It could be lots of things, including things that may be a nuisance but won't cause you grief. Your GP or oncologist. I got a shoulder pain checked out last year, because it was niggling. Nothing serious, easily fixed. No one thinks it's silly to do this. You have had enough to worry about, you don't need uncertainty. Best wishes

Thanks girls/ladies, you comments have put me at ease a little.Had an xray, which I know will be clear cos I haven't broken or fractured anything. At this stage I have a bone scan late next week, I had 1 in mid Nov, so prob not great having another 9 months later, but will give an answer at least

It could be nothing more than that you are holding that shoulder badly due to the amount of trauma that side has received but you need to get it checked even if it's for only for peace of mind.

Hi beccaWe dont stop worryingI have stable mets to my lungsNonot too soon to have another.scan....had back issues so asked onc it was just 9 mths..no probJust degenerative changesThis is the only issue so have to do back stretching exercisesAll best Bright

I would be getting scans as honestly the worry will just send you nuts if you don't. I recently had ultrasounds on my shoulders as the nagging pain overtook any reasonable reason in my head in the end. It turned out to be bursitis for me. I've still got to figure out treatment for that but pleased it was nothing more.

new pain, could the cancer of spread already?!

27 Replies

onemargie
Member
8 years ago
@beccabecca That’s so good to hear! Keep up the physio it’s the best to help with the pain. Big hug. Margie. Xx
primek
Member
8 years ago
Excellent news
Doin_it
Member
8 years ago
@beccabecca fantastic news!!!! Have a beautiful wknd xx
beccabecca
Member
8 years ago
@arpie , I pretty much do follow your mantra
Sister
Member
8 years ago
Good news!
arpie
Member
8 years ago
AWESOME, @beccabecca - you can sleep tight tonight! No matter the ache or pain - if it persists - get it check out

My mantra - IF IN DOUBT, GET IT CHECKED OUT!! ;)
beccabecca
Member
8 years ago
Thanks,
Great support from you ladies/girls!
Hope everyone has a great weekend
kmakm
Member
8 years ago
Oh what a relief Becca! Have a wonderful weekend. K xox
Kiwi_Angel
Member
8 years ago
@beccabecca that’s fantastic news. So happy for u xoxo
beccabecca
Member
8 years ago
Hi everyone who responded, I had my bone scan yesterday & the surgeon has rung to say it's clear, which is a relief.
Now I can have osteo/physio etc to try & ease the pain.