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What Causes Discomfort In The Right Arm While On Exemestane?

I am taking Exemestane for a few months. I had a biopsy done on my right breast (precancerous diagnoses), operation & 33 radiation treatments. After the biopsy I had problems with my right shoulder/arm. After the operation & radiation it is worse. I am going for physical therapy evaluation on Monday. Could this be a side affect from Exemestane?
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
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Hi,

As per my surgical experience, the Aromasin of Exemestane is not responsible for discomfort in the right arm.

It is the radiation-induced nerve problems which give referred pain.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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What Causes Discomfort In The Right Arm While On Exemestane?

Hi, As per my surgical experience, the Aromasin of Exemestane is not responsible for discomfort in the right arm. It is the radiation-induced nerve problems which give referred pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon