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Ive had breast cancer, doing great 10 yrs free but i have pain on left side where the breast was removed (scare tissue) what can i take for the pain ?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

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Congratulations: on your successful treament of breast cancer. Are you continuing your follow-ups with your doctors/surgeon? Are you continuing to do monthly self breast exams? You have been cancer free 10 years, lets keep it that way!! If you have not been seen by your doctor/surgeon since the pain began - GO TO THEM TO BE CHECKED!! Please!! If it is pain due to scar tissue, Aleve (naproxen) or Motrin should be adequate.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Ive had breast cancer, doing great 10 yrs free but i have pain on left side where the breast was removed (scare tissue) what can i take for the pain ?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

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