Persistent symptoms after lumpectomy
Hi All I had a lumpectomy on my left breast in July 2017 and radiotherapy after. I am now on hormone replacement treatment. All went well and all results were clear but I continue to have some persistent side effects. I've taught myself how to massage to restrict lymph node problems but my breast is always really itchy, particularly around the nipple. The nipple sometime has a crusty excretion around it's base. The nipple can also get a bit sore from time to time. Does anyone have some practical advice on how to manage these nagging side effects? Lynne
Side Effects - feeling presure in your breast after BC ?
Does anyone here had have pressure sensation in your breast ? There is a discomfort no pain just feeling like some one push you in? Anyone get this kind of symptoms ? mine come after 5 years of removal of tumour in the left breast and lumpectomy, back in 2012 never had Lymphedema. My last test was on March 2017 and came very clean.
Sore arm after chemo?
hi everyone, I'm sure this has been asked before and I've done a bit of a google search, but as I'm pretty sure my arm isn't about to go black and fall off like google wants me to believe I thought I would check in here! I'm 7 days post my second AC session and have noticed that my arm is feeling like it's bruised along the vein, although it looks fine. The spot where the IV was put in is also having a hard time healing over. I just wanted to know if pain in the vein that's being used is normal as the medical team hadnt mentioned it as a possible side effect? Thanks!! :)
What's happened to the love?
Hi all, thank you for the add to this group. I am a 49 yo who was diagnosed with dcis without hormone receptors in April this year. I was already 2 years into early menopause but apart from hot flushes, night sweats and being more emotional than usual, I was more than happy to be hitting menopause. Then came bc. I had a lumpectomy in May and started tch chemo in June. Well where has the love gone? Sex has become incredibly painful and it is the absolute last thing I fancy. My 1st 2 chemo treatments were horrendous with constant vomiting and runs. I spent 5 days in hospital 1st time around and after my second treatment they changed the carboplatin. I've not been as sick with the new regime but struggle with nausea and fatigue. My husband is scared to touch the breast I had surgery on and I had a port put in on the other side which he can't even look at let alone touch(me either for that matter. It's freaky and sore). I haven't discussed with anyone about the sexual issues as I just assumed it was part and parcel of all of this process. It feels as though my nether regions have shrivelled up and died. Maybe this is just menopause, maybe I'm just too tired and feeling too crappy or maybe it's all of the meds. I don't know. I miss the intimacy, I miss sex and I miss feeling normal. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Regards, Karen
New lump?
Hey there ... I am 5 months post lumpectomy for invasive and DCIS ... I have noticed a little bump/lump (in the same breast). I contacted my lovely breast care nurse and she organised to bring forward my mammogram to next week (as opposed to end of October). So if it is anything? it can be dealt with sooner rather than later. Has anyone else had an experience of another growth so soon after diagnosis/treatment? I find it really hard to trust my body now and don't want to become a paranoid person over everything....
1st time blog
Gday beautiful pink sisters. Ive been reading this site for a couple of weeks & finally decided to do a post. New to all of this, Im learning lots from this site & other posts. It seems from what Ive read so far, that treatment is definitely much worse than the disease. Im concerned about chemo. I notice that most women do chemo then radiation. I had stage 2, 15mm lumpectomy surgery 29/1/2013. Clear surgical margin & lymph nodes removed were clear. Healing well. I have an appointment 1 month after surgery with a medical oncologist to discuss chemo. Id rather just go straight into radiotherapy. The way this is going, I wont be doing any treatment until over 3 months after surgery. Is that a long time to wait? Im 44 this year & live in Sydney. I dont want to do chemo. Ill do radiation only coz I have to. Does anyone say no to chemo? This all sounds soooooo awful. Justine