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Ali_h78
Member
9 years ago

What's normal?

Hi all

im 38 yo diagnosed with stage III invasive Ductal carcinoma, bilateral. Lymph node positive on the right.

im having Neo adjuvant chemotherapy - and have had 3 cycles of AC so far.

To me, the tumour doesn't feel much different - although I have a fibroadenoma and fibrous breast tissue also so it's hard to tell.

After this round of chemo I've had a lot of stabbing type pains in both breasts and under both arms (despite being lymph node positive on the right only). 

Is that normal? Should I be concerned about progression of disease? Or could the pain be from the chemo doing what it's meant to do? Has anyone else experienced this?

Im seeing my oncologist next Tuesday and will discuss with him. I've decided to go ahead with bilateral mastectomy- perhaps he will recommend having that sooner rather than later and competing chemo after. 

Thanks for reading X 

pain

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  • GemFlanagan's avatar
    GemFlanagan
    Member
    9 years ago

    Hi Ali,

    I don't have an answer but just wanted to let you know I've experienced similar.  I've completed my AC and have 2 taxol left and have found I've been getting a lot of pain in the affected breast and armpit on and off throughout chemo.  My lump has shrunk considerably, both my oncologist and surgeon are fairly hopefully that I'll have complete response as neither can feel the lump anymore (it was 7cm).  Guess only time will tell as I have my bilateral mastectomy in 3 weeks. 

    Good luck with your treatment 

    Gemma 

  • P2T's avatar
    P2T
    Member
    9 years ago

    Good morning. 

    I found that after every round I had some sort of different sensation, only slight and more so all over the body. I can't say much tho as I also had my mastectomy pre chemo. 

    Sorry I can't help. 

    Love and healing light. Xx

     

  • jd48's avatar
    jd48
    Member
    9 years ago

    Hi Ali,

    I had Chemo after my surgery so am not the best person to answer this question. Do note that the general forum has a lot more activity than the individual groups so posting there will get a lot more feedback and personal experiences from the ladies.

    I personally had all sorts of weird pains as well as aches during Chemo so would not be surprised if Chemo was causing it.

    I trully seriously doubt that Chemo is not working as having had AC until a month ago (the effects of it still very much present) and seriously doubt pain is caused by Cancer but since that is what you fear I would strongly suggest you discuss that with the Dr during the next visit or even with the breast care nurse beforehand as probably likely to get in to see her sooner.

    They will be able to examine you at least and help you have some certainty.

    Hugs

    Jel.