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a month agoI was diagnosed 2022 lcis breast cancer stage one. Lumpectomy 11/22 and I have been on three meds, anastrozole, tamoxifen now exemastene. I had had five breast biopsies, two uterine biopsies and one hysteroscopy D&C, which is the reason I went off tamoxifen. I need two knee replacements and I’m great shape but my bones and joints are Tami g a beating. I now have some tendernesss where my surgery was and I need an ultrasound. To say I am devastated in an understatement. The fear of going though this again makes me cry. My oncologist said, oh it is probably scar tissue, seems odd three and a half years later. Anyone been through this?
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a month agoPost-surgical breast tenderness can understandably cause concern, especially when it occurs years after treatment, though there are several benign reasons this might happen including scar tissue changes, hormonal medication effects, or normal tissue healing processes. Many community members have shared similar experiences with delayed tenderness, and while it's natural to feel anxious, getting that ultrasound will provide important answers and peace of mind - please feel free to share what you learn or ask for support as you navigate this next step.
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