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Di_F
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15 years ago

Am I being paranoid

I'm experiencing some pain (not constant) in my chest (I have had a mastectomy in Aug 2010). My chemo finished in January and I've only just started noticing it in the last couple of weeks. I presume I shouldn't get cancer back there since I have no breast tissue and my chest wall was clear with good margins when I had my op. in Aug 2010.  It could be that I'm doing most normal things again so I guess I'm using my arms/muscles. I did pluck up the courage to ring my bc nurse the other day but she wasn't available. I have a dr appt in 1.5 weeks time but not sure if I should enquire about this earlier. I keep thinking it will be okay but then the doubts set in again. Im feeling well but then I was feeling well last July before my diagnosis too. Coping now with tamoxifen, main problem is the hot flushes but these are generally okay during the day with usually one or two night sweats at night. Should I be worried or has anyone else had this issue. Di

  • Di_F's avatar
    Di_F
    Member
    15 years ago

    I'm feeling okay about the surgeon because he did a reconstruction for a doctor at the clinic I go to who had had a double mastectomy due to family history with breast cancer. She has been quite happy, so I take this as a good recommendation.. Haven't had pain today - I think because the chemo side effects have gone, I'm probably focusing on other pains and I guess becoming paranoid about the breast/chest area. Putting off phoning the breast care nurse but I'll see how I feel Monday.

    Di

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    kitty25
    Member
    15 years ago

    I don't think your being paradoid at all.  I think you'll know if its a pain to worry about or not.  I had a mastectomy in November and constantly get a variety of pains which I'm assuming is nerve endings trying to mend themselves.  Just wanted to say make sure you have your questions written down for you see the plastic surgeon, and make sure they tell you all the risks! There are some great ones out there but also a number of bad ones.  Ask people who they went to and look at their results.  Don't rely on the photos the plastic surgeon shows you.  They aren't going to show you the ones that went wrong!

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    kitty25
    Member
    15 years ago

    I don't think your being paradoid at all.  I think you'll know if its a pain to worry about or not.  I had a mastectomy in November and constantly get a variety of pains which I'm assuming is nerve endings trying to mend themselves.  Just wanted to say make sure you have your questions written down for you see the plastic surgeon, and make sure they tell you all the risks! There are some great ones out there but also a number of bad ones.  Ask people who they went to and look at their results.  Don't rely on the photos the plastic surgeon shows you.  They aren't going to show you the ones that went wrong!

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    Samantha_Cunnin
    Member
    15 years ago

    YES!!! just do that and she will be able to advise u if it can wait or if u should see ur doc sooner...might depend on where on ur chest it is painful and the type of pain it is..

    good luck..let us know ...but u will be ok :)

     

    Sam  :)  xx

     

  • Di_F's avatar
    Di_F
    Member
    15 years ago

    I have an appt next week with a plastic surgeon to discuss reconstruction with an appt the following week to see my oncologist surgeon. Perhaps I should just pluck up the courage the ring my breast care nurse.! Di