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What Could Be The Cause Of Soreness Below The Breast After Breast Lumpectomy?

i had right breast lumpectomy in 2012 and even though i generally feel ok, the right breast gets tender from time to time. More recently, I have experienced soreness just below the breast - the pain is hard to pin point but it seems to be sore under the ribs and a little swollen - and other times, the soreness just disappears. what might this indicate ? Thanks Alice
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

This could be due to lymphedema and fibrosis. Physiotherapy can help move you arm and pectoral muscle. Oil massage can also help.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Richa Agarwal, OBGYN
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What Could Be The Cause Of Soreness Below The Breast After Breast Lumpectomy?

Hello, This could be due to lymphedema and fibrosis. Physiotherapy can help move you arm and pectoral muscle. Oil massage can also help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Richa Agarwal, OBGYN