D4 post lumpectomy itching

Applevic​   though it was a while ago now 2017 in fact. I had lumpectomy breast conservative surgery and yes I had the itch on my breast mostly around the surgery scar. (It was a bit extensive as my tumours feelers had latched onto my skin. ) 

The random pains sometimes like a being stuck with a needle. And random gripping stabs definitely nerves coming back to life. Watch for and blotchy red hot areas if you’re unsure get your breast care nurse to check it out. I had a small area of infection at one of the stitches which delayed the radiation. They still did the staging and my dot tattoos etc fortunately a dose of antibiotics cleared it up. And rads went ahead.  
Biggest advice is know that radiation has a delayed effect its a whole new feeling of tired. 
Theres a couple of products available to protect the breast from burning check with the radiation team or someone else might jump on with the names of the products I was never offered anything just sorbolene cream / vitamin E  which i kept up long after and still do it now just not as regular. 
I found the rads the easiest part of the whole treatment and each session the preparation took longer than the actual zapping.
just be sure at your radiation staging/planning ask all the questions you feel you need to have cleared up. 
best wishes with how it all goes keep us updated  

Applevic​ Post-surgery I had weird random shooting pains in my breast and the underside of my upper arm, and burning sensations in my armpit.  The sensations eased up in less than two weeks.  I didn't do anything more than grit my teeth when the sensations were most uncomfortable and remind myself that my insides were healing. If it had been too much or too disruptive I would have called my surgeon's office for advice. 

Is your itchy constant or random?  Does your skin feel warm? Does a painkiller ease it at all? 

I hope that the itchy is temporary and eases off so that you can heal without more discomfort.

Applevic​  Thankyou for starting the conversation. While we wait for others to share their own lived experience, we thought you may find the below resources useful that relates to 'Lumpectomy Recovery':

Lumpectomy - breast-conserving surgery

You also mentioned preparing for radiotherapy, for this reason you may find the webcast below worthwhile:

About radiotherapy treatment

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