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What Causes Nerve Damage In Left Foot And Arm In A Breast Cancer Survivor?
I have nerve damage to my left foot and left arm 3 years ago I had a breast cancer surgery on my left breast they removed 4 lymnodes and I am just now seeing what I believe are side effects due to radiation The pain is really bad what can I due to ease the pain ?
Tue, 24 Mar 2020
Hi,
The nerve supply to arm may have been damaged during surgery, especially the removal of lymph nodes. In case they were adherent to nodes, radiation can cause damage to surrounding program nerves to cause tingling /numbness (this goes away when treatment is stopped. You should consult a neuro-physician for need of nerve pain smoothed in optimum dose.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
The nerve supply to arm may have been damaged during surgery, especially the removal of lymph nodes. In case they were adherent to nodes, radiation can cause damage to surrounding program nerves to cause tingling /numbness (this goes away when treatment is stopped. You should consult a neuro-physician for need of nerve pain smoothed in optimum dose.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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