I had a high grade DCIS last year and had a right breast lumpectomy and a reconstruction. My right breast took 4 months to heal and as a result I had no radiotherapy or Tamoxifen. I have started to get itching and soreness in my left breast, but am not sure whether it's still part of the healing process from the reconstruction, or whether it's something I should be worried about. I have a follow up mammogram booked for August, but can't get this out of my mind. I moved from NSW to Queensland 3 months ago so can't go back to the surgeon. I've joined this site as I'm hoping someone can give me peace of mind.

@gillymack Hi and welcome to the Sunny Coast! Altho I live at Noosa I go to Kawana or Buderim for all of my treatment so we could meet for a coffee sometime! I would definitely get it checked for piece of mind. Can u afford a private mammogram and ultrasound (don't just get a mammogram as my 5 tumours were missed by Breastscreen qld or I would not have to have gone thru this last year of hell! Also a friend's sister who had b/c diagnosed in left breast wanted right breast checked again before op. Tumour showed up in right breast but NO tumour showed on mammogram in left breast which had already been confirmed! Russian roulette just getting a mammogram, insist on an ultrasound as its the only sure way!) there is an Imaging place at Kawana I got an appointment at, within 3 days. If undone have a GP to refer u, Ochre have great Drs. Let me know how u go! All the best

There are also breast cancer support groups in the region information should be available on BCNA site - I know there’s one at Maroochydore.

after reading everyone's messages I saw my GP on Tuesday, and had a mammogram and ultrasound done today. Now I just have to wait for the results.!!!big thanks to all you ladies. It does help to hear from others.

@gillymack I always found that if I could take action, whatever the result I was getting, rather than sitting around worrying, it was so much better!! Glad to hear u didn't wait until August, let us know how you are travelling. You know we are always here to vent, cheer or just chat!

I live on the Sunshine Coast at Kawana Waters

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Romla
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6 years ago
@gillymac in case you need to know we pm using an icon alongside your name at top of home page rhs. The icon is 2nd from left and looks like an envelope.
Josephine66
Member
6 years ago
Hi, I'm close by. Kawana Island. Feel free to message me xx
Romla
Member
6 years ago
There are also breast cancer support groups in the region information should be available on BCNA site - I know there’s one at Maroochydore.
arpie
Member
6 years ago
I have a buddy up Nambour way - I can ask her who she sees.

If in doubt - always get checked out xxx
Romla
Member
6 years ago
@Sirrah , @Josephine66 , @Sunshine0206 , @Deanne are Sunshine Coast people who might be able to help with local knowledge.One I think lives in your suburb. I used the search function on the home page to find some names for you.
gillymac
Member
6 years ago
I live on the Sunshine Coast at Kawana Waters
Romla
Member
6 years ago
Hi @gillymac and welcome. Might be helpful to know the region you live in to guide you on local facilities and medical staff.

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