Concerns about new symptoms

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I was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer February 2022.  I had chemo, then mastectomy and then radiotherapy and was told I was cancer free.  I don't have regular check ups as it is patient initiated follow up.  I have not felt great for a few months now.  In August I had a high temperature and on my cancer side came up with red blotches on arm and torso.  My GP did blood tests said there were some out side of normal range but said they would leave it for now and see how I went.  Last month I thought I got food poisoning as suffering with diarrhea and generally not feeling well. However, my stomach has not really settled at all I go through a few days of diarrhoea which is very watery then to not going for several days.  I have contacted GP and been given phone appointment for later this month.  But over the weekend I have had a stitch like pain just below the left ribs same side as cancer.  After I eat I feel like I had a massive meal and feel bloated and bring up a small amount of sick.  I have also had episodes where my legs gone shaky and everything has gone black couple of times I have gone to the floor.

I am worried if this is the cancer returning but no one seems concerned.  How do I get someone to look at my blood tests and check these symptoms are not signs the cancer is back

  • Hi Alibongoes

    Thanks for getting in touch and welcome back I see that you are on other groups. I hope you find it helpful.  I’m Kate one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialist’s here on the Macmillan Support Line.

    I am sorry to hear that you have not felt well for a few months. With any new, changing, or worsening symptoms we always recommend that you contact your GP/111 or breast care team to be assessed. However, with your blackouts I would advise you to go to A&E today.

    I understand your concerns about the cancer returning but it’s always best to be assessed to see what is causing these symptoms.

    I hope this information is useful. Please don’t hesitate to get back in contact by email, webchat or phone, if you need further information or support.

    The Macmillan Support Line offers practical, clinical, financial and emotional support. You can call us free from landlines and from most mobile phone networks* on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm.

     

    take care.

     Kate,

     Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

    Ref KE/MD