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Sentinel Node Injection- Is it painful?

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  • BCdone
    BCdone CSN Member Posts: 8
    #22
    sentinel node
    I did not have a problem at all. My friends had prepared me for pain, so I kept asking for a valium. The technicians laughed and told me I would be fine and sure enough I was. After it was over they told me that if your breasts are larger, it seems to be less painful. I had no pain and was glad I did it.
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  • mimivac
    mimivac CSN Member Posts: 2,143 Member
    #23
    dye injection
    Bella, mine was not that bad. I had four injections to different parts of my nipple. The doctor said that some may hurt and some may not. He was right. Two were completely painless and two stung -- but only for a moment. I felt no burning once the dye was in me. Whatever happens, you'll get through it. Good luck.

    Mimi
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  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 CSN Member Posts: 2,462
    #24
    Hi Bella
    Since my mastectomy was 7:30 a.m., I had to go the afternoon before for the injection. Yes, it did hurt. It wasn't unbearable and didn't last long. Take care.
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