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What Causes Weakness And Numbness In The Breast After Lumpectomy?

I had a lumpectomy 3 wks ago. I am still very week, and I am having a lot of trouble with the skin on my upper underarm, and side of my breast. a lot of numbness at my breast also on my upper arm. How long can I expect to have this numbness, burning, and weekness. I don t know yet if I am going to have to take chemo yet or not, My Drs don t think so but my tests aren t back yet. I know I will be getting radiation treatments and then have to take the pills for 5 yrs. My tumor was less than 2 cm about l.6 cm.
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Hello,

It is quite common after lumpectomy.
Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Weakness And Numbness In The Breast After Lumpectomy?

Hello, It is quite common after lumpectomy. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician