Hello again, I hope you all had a great holiday season. I know I
did. I have recently had my second chemo treatment and much like the
first one it went pretty well. I have developed breast pain
associatead with the lumpectomy incision. One other time the breast
was quite obviously swollen and needed to be drained - we took out
about 200 cc of fluid at that time. Just this afternoon the incision
became tender to the touch. My husband tells me it doesn't look
different but as the evening wears on it is getting to the point of
being almost painful. Any ideas? I've read that this is something
that I may just have to learn to live with! I hope not.
Darla
Kaye301 - 21 Jan 2004 04:23 GMT
Hi Darla, sorry that you are having discomfort. The one tried and true pain
reliever that has always worked for me was ice. It can reduce swelling as
well. I am not sure whether or not you want to take an added, oral painkiller,
but that might be something to check with your physician about, if needed. One
thing that I have started to use to help with healing is aloe vera gel--100%
natural. I think it helps. Hope the discomfort clears up soon. Take care.
{{{Hugs}}}