Armpit Pain and Numbness After Breast Surgery

I had the same procedure done at the end of May. My arm is no longer numb. It will get better. Hope your pathology comes back good.

I had lumpectomy with sentinel node removal June 10. I didn’t have numbness but the armpit is still sensitive and sometimes the underside of my arm is, too. The Norse said this is normal.

I had my lumpectomy on 7/24 and I was more uncomfortable from the sentinel lymphn node biopsy. The nerve pain is slowly getting better. I have just been told by several doctors that it just takes time.

My arm pit was the absolute sorest. I had no pain at all, but that was sore all the way through radiation. I’m still sore, I completed my radiation on Aug. 7.

Thanks all my armpit and arm hurt the most.

I am having pain & numbness in my armpit also, lumpectomy and lymph node removal on 8/28…will the pain subside because it really hurts when I move my arm.

Same after lumpectomy and Sentinel. Ode removal. MY PT said to keep rubbing underarm from elbow to armpit. Still doing it 2 months later.

I’m still massaging mine as well, it’s cording and hurts. The massaging is all that really helps that I’ve found.

I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node 6years ago and I still have some discomfort in that darn sentinel node site. Last year I had an ultrasound to make sure there wasn’t anything else going on, and thankfully there wasn’t, but every so often it still hurts. I’m also contemplating stopping my AI. It’s been 5 years but oncologist said (by retesting the tumor) that I would benefit from a few more years. I’m 63 and told him I’ll take it until I’m 65. But the aches and pains are really getting to me. I love to walk and hike, but have been dealing with a right foot painful and I didn’t have an injury, just happened after the hike a month ago. So frustrating. I always thought I’d do what they recommend, but I think I’m coming to the end of that! I want my pain free life back! And thicker hair and to lose the 25 pounds I’ve gained! Blessings All! Cancer isn’t for the faint of heart! 💕

My same surgery was 30 July. I have been going to PT & OT which has helped a lot plus massaging the area to keep the fluids moving. The surgeon and physical therapist said that it will get better, it just takes time.

How was your recovery from the pre-op biopsy?

I was sore from the biopsy about 24 hours. I had some bruises that lasted about 10 days.

I had lumpectomy, oncoplastic and reduction on the other side and 3 nodes. I feel great. Very little pain just tender rib cage

You have to exercise it everyday I use a lymphatic drainage roller with massage oil from Amazon it takes the tightness away under the armpit and I slightly roll over me scar I had only 1 incision with tumor and 3 nodes taken out

Good evening I had a lumpectomy with sentinel nodes removedon September 13 and my breast didn't hurt it was my armpit I keep moving it and now it's been a week feeling better was very sore and took a warm shower and let the water run down on the stitches.

What you're experiencing sounds really uncomfortable, and it's completely understandable to be concerned about these sensations after your recent surgery. The area around the armpit and arm can be quite sensitive after lymph node procedures, and many patients do report similar feelings during their recovery period. Your upcoming follow-up appointment will be a great opportunity to discuss these symptoms with your surgeon, who can provide specific guidance about your healing process and what to expect moving forward.