Question 1

dx w left breast cancer.  had 10/30 radiation tx after lumpectomy with slb (0/3). having shooting pain in l arm w/numb hand & shoulder pain.normal?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: The removal of  the breast lesion would not cause hooting pain down the arm.  This is most likely related to  the sentinel node removal which if adjacent to the chest wall may have caught long thoracic or thoracodorsal nerve resulting in temporary inflammation ih that region which should resolve.

Question 2

can pain in my shoulder and down my arm be breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: This is more likely nerve impingment. If the symptoms are persistent and you have a personal or family history of heart diease, you should talk with your doctor since chest pain from heart disease in women may be atypical.

Question 3

if i have pain in my left breast armpit and around to my shoulder blade. could it be breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Would need to see a doctor for an examination, but pain is not a common symptom of breast cancer. Painless firm breast mass is more common. Breast and axillary pain can be from inflammation or muscle pains. See a doctor for an examination.

Question 4

i had breast cancer and skin on the right side within the past 5 years.. now i am having a lot of pain in my right shoulder and down my arm. cancer?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Maybe, maybe not! You need to be examined by your Oncology MD to make a determination of cancer or not.

Question 5

worried that my back shoulder neck aches is masking as breast cancer. read story on woman who had those symptoms and had stage 4 mets breast cancer.

Accepted Answer

Not so difficult to: It is not difficult to tell the cause of your pain. If you have good insurance, then your doctor can order tests besides doing  a good examination of your breast by physical exam and mammography. Bone scan is a good test to make sure that your bones are free of cancer. Please discuss these options with your doctor and get over this anxiety!

Question 6

can aching/burning in the left breast that radiates to the left shoulder blade be breast cancer?  been present 8 months, no other signs.

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Breast cancer is very rare under the age of 40. Please see your health care provider to determine what is wrong.

Question 7

i'm stage 4 breast cancer. been having pain in ribs/ shoulder for 2 mths. also cancer antigen 27. 29 blood test is back above normal. is cancer back?

Accepted Answer

See your oncologist.: Stage IV describes invasive breast cancer that has spread beyond the breast and nearby lymph nodes to other organs of the body, such as the lungs, distant lymph nodes, skin, bones, liver, or brain.  Talk to your oncologist to determine the extent/ or remission of the cancer.  Stage 4 usually means that cancer was not just in the breast area.

Question 8

neck, shoulder/armpit, arm pain, and a couple lumps in breast felt by dr.  all on l side. i'm 23 years old. breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not always/depends,,: It doesn't always mean cancer.  This can be fibrocystic disease with cysts that come and go with your cycle due to the hormones produced.  It can also be benign lumps like fibroadenomas and the neck pain, etc. Can be unrelated.  More tests like biopsy and scans may be needed, especially if you've got a family history of breast cancer so see your doctor to talk about what to do.  Good luck.

Question 9

would a breast u/s pick up a tumor deep in chest wall? i can't get mammo due to nursing. have back neck shoulder aches and convinced its breast cancer

Accepted Answer

Not so hard to find: The cause of any severe, persistent pain is not hard to find. Ask your doctor to rule out cancer which he/she can do with the available tests. But do not put words in their mouth. They can check your breast with mammography(even you are nursing, there is no harm), ultrasound and mri(if needed as it is quite expensive). Bones and joints can be easily checked with x-rays and bone scan.

Question 10

right breast pain radiating to shoulder blade area. family history of breast cancer and personal history of gallstones. breast feels heavy, full.....?

Accepted Answer

Think gallstones.: Although you should be always vigilant when it comes to breast cancer, if you have not detected anything like a lump on self exam, breast cancer should be the second thing in this case that you should think of.  Gallbladder pain from gallstones has right side pain around that area with radiation to the right shoulder blade area.  This can also be why your breast feels full.  See your dr. Asap.

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Dx w left breast cancer. had 10/30 radiation tx after lumpectomy with slb (0/3). having shooting pain in l arm w/numb hand & shoulder pain.normal?

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Can pain in my shoulder and down my arm be breast cancer?

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If i have pain in my left breast armpit and around to my shoulder blade. could it be breast cancer?

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I had breast cancer and skin on the right side within the past 5 years.. now i am having a lot of pain in my right shoulder and down my arm. cancer?

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Worried that my back shoulder neck aches is masking as breast cancer. read story on woman who had those symptoms and had stage 4 mets breast cancer.

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Can aching/burning in the left breast that radiates to the left shoulder blade be breast cancer? been present 8 months, no other signs.

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I'm stage 4 breast cancer. been having pain in ribs/ shoulder for 2 mths. also cancer antigen 27. 29 blood test is back above normal. is cancer back?

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Neck, shoulder/armpit, arm pain, and a couple lumps in breast felt by dr. all on l side. i'm 23 years old. breast cancer?

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Would a breast u/s pick up a tumor deep in chest wall? i can't get mammo due to nursing. have back neck shoulder aches and convinced its breast cancer

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Right breast pain radiating to shoulder blade area. family history of breast cancer and personal history of gallstones. breast feels heavy, full.....?

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