But Communication is SO important between your health professionals @Sister ..... I had it with my GP who found my BC - but she is now in Melbourne. She was very much an 'old school hands on' GP - pressing your tummy etc to check for no pain/swellings, checking the glands in your neck - it takes 5 second - most GPs don't even get off their chair these days - write a few scripts & off you go!! One day, I'll find another one who is as good as her. It may take a while.
I found a 'list' of things to be aware of re Mets BC ...... they are probably not definitive - but a start ..... if anyone is aware of any other symptoms - please whack them on the thread
Metastatic breast cancer symptoms depend on the part of the body to which the cancer has spread.
Sometimes, metastatic disease may not cause any symptoms.- If the breast or chest wall is affected, symptoms may include pain, nipple discharge, or a lump or thickening in the breast or underarm.
- If the bones are affected, symptoms may include pain, fractures, constipation or decreased alertness due to high calcium levels.
- If the lungs are affected, symptoms may include shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, coughing, chest wall pain or extreme fatigue.
- If the liver is affected, symptoms may include nausea, extreme fatigue, increased abdominal girth, swelling of the feet and hands due to fluid collection and yellowing or itchy skin.
- If the brain or spinal cord are affected, symptoms may include pain, confusion, memory loss, headache, blurred or double vision, difficulty with speech, difficulty with movement or seizures.
