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CarrieP's avatar
CarrieP
Member
5 years ago

underarm sore and just generally feeling blah

Hi ladies, just after abit of advice - had my 3rd AC last Thursday, last couple of days i have felt really tired and i know this is normal as i have been usually tired for the first 5-6 days after treatment but this feels different and i just feel all abit depressed with it and maybe it has hit home that i am actually going through this, so again feeling all emotions which i know is not helping.
Also the last 24 hours i have had pain in my breast like stinging and burning and my underarm is sore - even when lifting it feels painful underneath, is this normal? i know they say when tumour is shrinking it can be painful but i have been told when i had my scans that there were no signs it was in my Lymphnodes so wondering if this is not the case as i have pain - all abit overwhelmed, i have me Onc appt next Wednesday so will bring this up and try not to stress in the meantime. x
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  • kezmusc's avatar
    kezmusc
    Member
    5 years ago
    Hi @CarrieP

    I found the AC got worse as I went along. 1 and 2 minimal issues, 3 was a bit more yuk and number 4 took nearly two weeks to start feeling better.  

    Check with your onc, but I had surgery first as well but there has been on and off shooting pain, random tingles, itchiness, and general weirdness ever since.  Chemo may be exacerbating everything as well.

    All the best luvvie
  • MicheleR's avatar
    MicheleR
    Member
    5 years ago
    Hi @CarrieP,

    During AC (2nd cycle) i had a painful lump under my good arm. I had an ultrasound and it turned out it was just my lymph glands being reactive. I was of course very worried and getting things checked is best. 

    I also experienced through chemo lots of shooting pains throughout. I had surgery first so no visible tumours! Chemo does a lot of wierd things. Mention all you symptoms to your oncologist when you see them. 

    Hope you feel better soon. Each cycle you are getting closer to the end of a treatment. 


  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
    Member
    5 years ago
    Dear @CarrieP

    Chances are you are coming down with a bout of reality kicking in. The first few weeks of a diagnosis can be a blur of activity so it sometimes takes a while for the activity and the reality to mesh. But one of the things that most of us find helpful is not to let a worry grow. They do, at an alarming rate, when you are already facing lots of difficulties. Doctors and oncologists understand this - so get advice. There may be many reasons for the discomfort. If you have a breast care nurse, that may be your first port of call. You can always ring your oncologist - leave a message if all else fails, before your next appointment. Best The sooner you are reassured, the better for you. Best wishes.