Is breast cancer surgery painful?

Breast cancer surgery is generally not painful. Because general anesthesia is required before the surgery, and the surgery is performed after the patient loses consciousness, the patient will basically not feel anything during the surgery. However, after the surgery, the anesthetic loses its effect, and the patient will usually feel pain.

The scope of breast cancer surgery depends on the severity of the disease. If it is discovered early, local lesions can be removed. If it is discovered late, a total mastectomy and surrounding lymph node dissection are required. General anesthesia is required before surgery, usually a combination of intravenous and inhaled anesthesia. The operation is also performed under anesthesia, so there is no pain during the operation, and the patient will slowly wake up after the operation is completed.

After the operation, the anesthetic loses its effect and you will usually feel pain in the wound, but it is generally tolerable. If the pain is severe and unbearable, you can follow the doctor's advice to use a pain pump or oral analgesics to relieve the pain symptoms.