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Forum: Pain

Share important questions and provide support to others experiencing breast cancer and treatment-related pain.

• Important Links About Pain

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  Created by: Moderators on Jul 24, 2013 03:14PM

  Latest post: Jul 24, 2013 03:14PM by Moderators

• Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome (PMPS)

  1,784 Posts 48,409 Views

  Created by: Deeds on Jan 19, 2010 05:43PM

  Latest post: Feb 16, 2021 12:46PM by Lezza13

• Weird Type of Pain - feels like an electrical shock

  7 Posts 204 Views

  Created by: steelmillgal on Sep 23, 2020 06:46AM

  Latest post: Sep 7, 2021 04:13PM by KathleenL

• 'Ironbra' syndrome 15 years after surgery

  18 Posts 162 Views

  Created by: Gill1312 on Aug 31, 2021 04:09AM

  Latest post: Sep 7, 2021 03:16PM by abigailj

• Pain when lifting arm.

  4 Posts 60 Views

  Created by: Dani444 on Sep 1, 2021 09:56AM

  Latest post: Sep 3, 2021 07:35AM by Dani444

• Shoulder/Leg Pain

  22 Posts 284 Views

  Created by: Aram on Feb 17, 2021 10:05AM

  Latest post: Aug 22, 2021 12:03PM by Joseph_1234

• Still having pain 6 months after core needle biopsy

  23 Posts 472 Views

  Created by: Longrun731 on Mar 23, 2017 03:34PM

  Latest post: Aug 9, 2021 05:08PM by Ilikedogs

• BONE METS / JOINT PAIN Q & A

  37 Posts 858 Views

  Created by: Jons_girl on Mar 22, 2021 03:22PM

  Latest post: Jul 30, 2021 02:32PM by Jons_girl

• Dealing with pain 10 weeks out -any advice is appreciated.

  1 Posts 38 Views

  Created by: CapsFaninVA on Jul 21, 2021 11:07AM

  Latest post: Jul 21, 2021 11:07AM by CapsFaninVA

• First follow up mammogram - worried about pain

  20 Posts 216 Views

  Created by: YesIamaDragon on Jun 23, 2020 01:34PM

  Latest post: Jun 16, 2021 11:07AM by LivinLife

• Pain and side effects with estrogen blockers post treatment

  31 Posts 751 Views

  Created by: LisaBS on Sep 13, 2018 02:35PM

  Latest post: Jun 13, 2021 06:23PM by Salamandra

• Pain from Latissimus Dorsi Flap Surgery

  216 Posts 4,566 Views

  Created by: Lisa58 on Jun 3, 2012 02:33PM

  Latest post: May 27, 2021 10:32AM by JO-5

• Nerve damage imaging-going crazy waiting!

  26 Posts 412 Views

  Created by: CTLMom on Aug 19, 2020 10:58AM

  Latest post: May 27, 2021 08:36AM by CTLMom

• Real relief from pain?

  5 Posts 113 Views

  Created by: gailmary on May 12, 2021 03:38PM

  Latest post: May 14, 2021 03:41PM by gailmary

• What could it be.....contracture or rupture???

  8 Posts 130 Views

  Created by: 1openheart on Apr 3, 2021 10:10AM

  Latest post: May 4, 2021 10:32AM by 1openheart

• Montgomery Gland pain

  2 Posts 47 Views

  Created by: Taralynn on Dec 3, 2020 04:29PM

  Latest post: Apr 14, 2021 10:09PM by Merlot_itsme

• Shooting pain down arm after sentinel node biopsy, hematoma

  5 Posts 41 Views

  Created by: heavenschild on Apr 1, 2021 09:35AM

  Latest post: Apr 1, 2021 01:36PM by flashlight

• Severe Joint Pain Post Chemo

  8 Posts 75 Views

  Created by: StartNew12212 on Mar 1, 2021 11:05AM

  Latest post: Mar 30, 2021 07:45AM by StartNew12212

• intrathecal pain pumps

  2 Posts 20 Views

  Created by: remark333 on Mar 29, 2021 10:40AM

  Latest post: Mar 29, 2021 03:40PM by LivinLife

• Breakthrough pain treatment options.

  13 Posts 263 Views

  Created by: Rainedrop on Jan 4, 2021 09:18PM

  Latest post: Mar 27, 2021 10:51AM by amanda6

• When to worry about pain.

  11 Posts 275 Views

  Created by: Vera66 on Sep 20, 2020 09:58AM

  Latest post: Mar 22, 2021 05:18PM by cdw2020

• Pain in joints—menopause or cancer??

  108 Posts 1,596 Views

  Created by: Jons_girl on May 18, 2020 06:38AM

  Latest post: Jan 28, 2021 11:22PM by Jons_girl

• Back Pain

  14 Posts 306 Views

  Created by: Vera66 on Jun 12, 2018 11:27AM

  Latest post: Jan 25, 2021 08:09PM by 7of9

• Headaches headaches headaches

  22 Posts 397 Views

  Created by: Tpralph on Jun 16, 2017 07:48AM

  Latest post: Jan 23, 2021 08:28PM by MinusTwo

• “Skin” pain 2 weeks post-mastectomy

  12 Posts 149 Views

  Created by: cake8icing on Apr 3, 2020 04:36PM

  Latest post: Dec 28, 2020 06:04PM by Blue1002

• Burning sensation/armpit

  3 Posts 64 Views

  Created by: Lilac17 on Dec 27, 2020 12:11PM

  Latest post: Dec 27, 2020 12:58PM by Lilac17

• Shooting/stinging zaps in my reconstructed breast

  8 Posts 92 Views

  Created by: Smeakster on Dec 3, 2020 03:08PM

  Latest post: Dec 9, 2020 07:03AM by DiveCat

• Trouble sleeping on my back - Tips?

  9 Posts 79 Views

  Created by: BritinPas on Nov 26, 2020 08:20AM

  Latest post: Dec 5, 2020 10:04PM by BritinPas

• Armpit pain 3 months after radiation (no node biopsy)

  17 Posts 274 Views

  Created by: euphonious on Sep 9, 2019 11:27AM

  Latest post: Nov 24, 2020 08:42PM by MinusTwo

• Noticing certain pains and would love feedback

  1 Posts 86 Views

  Created by: ScorpioThriver on Nov 5, 2020 12:05PM

  Latest post: Nov 5, 2020 12:05PM by ScorpioThriver