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When Will Side Effects Of Radiation Leading To Pain In Right Pectoralis Major Get Over?
Hi, I am diagnosed with pectoralis major myositis after radiation therapy of right breast.
I had breast cancer stage 2 ,passed all treatments : chemo 6 cycles, lumpectomy with axillary lymph node removal and following 36 radiation on June 2013, after 5 months pain is start in right pectoralis major area, pain relievers don't helping, took NSAID Celebrex, no effect, now doctor told me " late side effects of radiation",how long can take it?
I had breast cancer stage 2 ,passed all treatments : chemo 6 cycles, lumpectomy with axillary lymph node removal and following 36 radiation on June 2013, after 5 months pain is start in right pectoralis major area, pain relievers don't helping, took NSAID Celebrex, no effect, now doctor told me " late side effects of radiation",how long can take it?
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Sat, 25 Jan 2014
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Hi and welcome to HCM, thanks for the query.
It is hard to predict,it can take from several months till several years and sometimes permanent smyptoms can be expericened. YOu should find the painkiller which is most efficient and have physical therapy to relieve pain.
Wish you good health.Regards
It is hard to predict,it can take from several months till several years and sometimes permanent smyptoms can be expericened. YOu should find the painkiller which is most efficient and have physical therapy to relieve pain.
Wish you good health.Regards
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