I had Breast cancer 13 yrs ago had lumpectomy, chemo and radiotherapy. I have had brest pain and i think may have a small lump under the scar tissue also have a rash like burst blood vessels round my nipple for about 6 months. Should i contact my doctor or am I over reacting.
Hi Weemaw
Thank you for getting in touch with us. My name is Lynsay, I am one of the information nurses with Macmillan Cancer Support.
We would always encourage you to contact your GP with any concerns you have about changes you have noticed. There is no downside to seeing your GP in that following an examination you will either have the reassurance that all is well, or you will have further investigations if needed.
I appreciate that this must be worrying you, which is why it is better to have this checked by your GP. You are not overreacting; you are following the advice of having anything new or changing checked. Hopefully the outcome of seeing your GP will be that you feel reassured that everything is ok.
I hope this information helps. Please feel free to get back in touch if you want more information or support.
Best wishes,
Lynsay,
Cancer Information Nurse Specialist
You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.
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