Slnb recovery
Seem to have recovered from the smx, no problems, scar is ok and not painful but the armpit area seems to be a bit swollen amd very achy by night time , is this normal ? Have been exercising and doing light activities but the area is so sensitive, bras irritate it and the pain seems to radiate down my arm at times
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Hi @rainclouds, it is normal to have some swelling and especially discomfort such as you've described, for several weeks following lymph node removal surgery. We hope the following articles may provide some answers on what to expect regarding recovery:
About breast cancer and lymph node removal
Lymph Node Removal: Recovery and Side Effects
Please contact your medical team with any concerns, as any prolonged pain or swelling may need further attention by a physical therapist and / or a lymphedema specialist.
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