A member asked:

Why does my left arm hurt so much after a lumpectomy a year ago, chemo and radiation? what can cause this?

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Dr. Regina Hampton answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

Surgery under arm?: Did you have any surgery under the arm (lymph node biopsy or axillary dissection)? Did you get radiation to the underarm/axilla? These can contribute to the discomfort. You may want to contact your surgeon and get evaluated at a lymphedema clinic.

Answered 10/24/2017

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